1610s, from French présider "preside over, govern" (15c.), from Latin praesidere "stand guard; superintend," literally "sit in front of," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary).
双语例句
1. They asked if I would preside at the committee meeting.
他们问我是否会主持委员会会议。
来自《权威词典》
2. The minister was asked to preside at the independence ceremonies of the small island state.
那位部长被邀请去主持这个小岛国的独立仪式.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Mr Smith will preside at the next meeting.
史密斯先生将主持下一次会议.
来自辞典例句
4. Who will preside at the meeting?
谁将主持会议?
来自辞典例句
5. The chairperson of the creditors'meeting shall preside over creditors'meetings.