单词 | conductor |
释义 | conductor n.   1. a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir etc.   2. (fem. conductress) a a person who collects fares in a bus etc. b US an official in charge of a train.   3. Physics a a thing that conducts or transmits heat or electricity, esp. regarded in terms of its capacity to do this (a poor conductor). b = lightning-conductor.   4. a guide or leader.   5. a manager or director. Phrases and idioms conductor rail a rail transmitting current to an electric train etc. Derivatives conductorship n. Etymology: ME f. F conducteur f. L conductor (as conduct) |
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