chair
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/tʃer/
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/tʃeə(r)/
a seat with a back for one person
I sit on the chair at my desk.
我坐在书桌旁的椅子上。
the person who leads a meeting or group
The chair called the meeting to order.
主席宣布会议开始。
a university professor's position
She holds the chair of history at the university.
她在大学担任历史学教授职位。
a device used for execution by electricity
The electric chair is a method of execution.
电椅是一种处决方法。
to lead or manage a meeting
She will chair the committee meeting.
她将主持委员会会议。