conductor
US /kənˈdʌk.tɚ/
UK /kənˈdʌk.tɚ/
1.
指挥
a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir
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The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra began to play.
指挥举起指挥棒，乐队开始演奏。
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She dreams of becoming a famous orchestra conductor.
她梦想成为一名著名的管弦乐队指挥。
2.
导体
a material or device that conducts heat, electricity, or sound
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Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
铜是电的优良导体。
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Glass is a poor conductor of heat.
玻璃是热的不良导体。
3.
售票员, 乘务员
a person who collects fares on a public conveyance
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The bus conductor announced the next stop.
公交车售票员宣布下一站。
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He worked as a tram conductor for many years.
他做了很多年电车售票员。