preside

[pri'zaid]

v.主持, 任主席, 统辖

例句与用法：

The old professor had presided over a seminar for theoretical physicists.

老教授主持了一次理论物理学家的研讨会。

The hostess presided at table with tact and urbanity.

女主人招待客人进餐时风雅而又得体。

Some people believe that the Fates preside over man's destiny.

有些人相信，命运之神支配人类的命运。

词形变化：

名词: presider | 动词过去式: presided | 动词过去分词: presided | 动词现在分词: presiding | 动词第三人称单数: presides |

详细释义：

vi.

1. 担任会议主席, 主持[(+at/over)]

The general manager presided at the meeting.

总经理主持了会议。

The Prime Minister presided at the Cabinet meeting.

首相主持了内阁会议。

2. 管辖; 指挥[(+over)]

The manager presides over the business of this store.

经理主管本店的业务。

3. 领奏, 主奏[(+at)]

短语词组：

preside at/over

1. 主持; 负责

Mr Smith will preside at the next meeting.

史密斯先生将主持下一次会议。