2022-01-13 ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – C - chair

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2022-01-13

ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – C - chair

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Dictionary.com:

ออกเสียง chair = “CHAIR”

 

Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:

chair

In the sense of presiding over a meeting,

chair  is widely used as a verb:

“The delegate was asked to chair the first session,”

 

Some linguists feel that chair may be used only informally in this function.

They argue that if one can chair a meeting, 

one might “pulpit” a sermon or church or “dais” a dinner.

 

Widespread usage, however, has made chair a respectable substitute for chairman. 

One may chair a meeting or act as chairman of it.

 

The term chairperson is coming into use as 

an inclusive synonym for chairman and chairwoman.

 

Collins COBUILD English Usage:

Chair - armchair 

1. 'chair'

A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, 

with a support for the person's back. 

When a chair is a very simple one, 

you say that someone sits on it.

Anne was sitting on an upright chair.

Sit on this chair, please.

When a chair is a comfortable one, 

you usually say that someone sits in it.

He leaned back in his chair and looked out of the window.

 

2. 'armchair' is a comfortable chair 

with a support on each side for your arms.

An armchair is a comfortable with a support on each side for your arms.

You always say that someone sits in an armchair.

He was sitting quietly in his armchair, 

smoking a pipe and reading the paper.

 

Collins COBUILD English Usage:

Chair – chairperson – chairman – chairwoman

1. 'chair' and 'chairperson'

The person in charge of a meeting or organization 

is referred to as the chair, or sometimes the chairperson.

 

These words can be used to refer to either a man or a woman.

This is Ruth Michaels, chairperson of the Women Returners' Network.

You should address your remarks to the chair.

 

2. 'chairman'

A chairman is a man who is in charge of a meeting or debate.

The vicar, full of apologies, took his seat as chairman.

The male head of an organization is often referred to as its chairman.

Sir John Hill, chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority, gave the opening speech.

 

3. 'chairwoman'

In the past, chairman was used to refer to both men and women, 

but it is now not often used to refer to a woman. 

 

The woman in charge of a meeting or organization 

is sometimes referred to as the chairman.

Margaret Downes is this year's chairwoman of the Irish Institute.

Siobhan is a BBC radio journalist, and chairwoman of The Scottish Ballet.