B2 noun 중립

conductor

/kənˈdʌktər/

A conductor is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, or an official in charge of a train or bus who collects fares. In a scientific context, it refers to a material that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it easily.

예시

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1

The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.

The person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.

2

The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.

The famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.

3

I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.

I asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.

어휘 가족

명사
conductor
Verb
conduct
부사
conductively
형용사
conductive
관련
conductivity
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.

정답!

정답은: conductor

예시

1

The conductor checked my ticket as the train pulled out of the station.

everyday

The person in charge of the train verified my ticket after departure.

2

The world-renowned conductor raised his baton, and the symphony began with a powerful chord.

formal

The famous orchestra leader started the musical performance using his stick.

3

I asked the bus conductor if this route goes all the way to the airport.

informal

I asked the worker on the bus about the travel destination.

4

Copper is widely used in electrical wiring because it is an excellent conductor.

academic

Copper is a material that allows electricity to flow through it very well.

5

She acted as the conductor of the project, ensuring every department worked in perfect harmony.

business

She managed the business project like an orchestra leader to ensure cooperation.

어휘 가족

명사
conductor
Verb
conduct
부사
conductively
형용사
conductive
관련
conductivity

자주 쓰는 조합

orchestral conductor a person who leads a large musical ensemble
lightning conductor a metal rod that protects buildings from lightning strikes
good conductor of heat a material that transfers thermal energy efficiently
train conductor the official responsible for the safety and tickets on a rail service
guest conductor a visiting musical director who leads a specific performance

자주 쓰는 구문

bus conductor

a person who collects fares on a public bus

semi-conductor

a substance used in electronics with specific electrical properties

heat conductor

a substance through which thermal energy flows

자주 혼동되는 단어

conductor vs driver

A conductor manages the passengers and fares on a train or bus, while a driver operates the vehicle's engine and steering.

conductor vs director

While both lead, a director is a general term for leadership in film or business, whereas a conductor specifically leads a musical performance or physical energy.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'conductor' when referring to music, public transport personnel, or physics. In the US, 'conductor' is standard for train officials, while in the UK, 'guard' is sometimes used for similar roles.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'conductor' to mean the person driving a car; however, a conductor is never the person steering a small private vehicle.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'CON-duct-or' as someone who 'CON-nects' things—connecting the musicians to the music, or connecting electricity from one point to another.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'conductus', which means to lead or bring together (con- 'together' + ducere 'to lead').

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: conductors) Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., conductor of an orchestra)
🌍

문화적 맥락

The image of a conductor standing on a podium with a baton is a central cultural symbol of classical music and authority.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ raised his baton to signal the start of the violin solo.

정답!

정답은: conductor

관련 단어

homoducable

C1

To adapt, guide, or standardize a set of diverse elements so they conform to a single, unified, or human-centric model. In specific contexts, it refers to the act of leading different groups toward a synchronized state of behavior or belief.

intervoctude

C1

Describing a state or quality of silence or pause that occurs between vocalizations or segments of dialogue. It characterizes the meaningful transition or rhythmic gap in speech or musical performance where voices are suspended.

extraprobful

C1

A specialized term used in advanced logic and data analysis to describe an excessive or supplementary amount of verifying evidence. It refers to a state of surplus certainty where the proof provided exceeds the standard requirements for validation.

uniservive

C1

The organizational concept or state of providing integrated, unified service delivery through a single access point. It refers to the consolidation of various administrative or support functions into one streamlined system to improve efficiency and user experience.

perialiion

C1

To perialiion is to navigate or transition through a phase of close proximity to a boundary, central point, or specific limit without fully merging with it. It describes a precise, cyclical movement that skirts the edges of a concept or physical space, often used in technical or metaphorical contexts.

underjudible

C1

Describing something that cannot be adequately assessed or evaluated because it lacks sufficient detail, evidence, or falls below the necessary threshold for judgment. It is typically used in technical or formal contexts to indicate that a standard of measurement cannot be applied.

semiequion

C1

A semiequion refers to a state of partial or incomplete equilibrium within a complex system, where certain variables are balanced while others remain in flux. It is primarily used in specialized mathematical modeling or theoretical logic to describe a stable midpoint that does not reach full parity.

inprivdom

C1

To sequester or convert public information, assets, or processes into a private domain, often for the purpose of exclusive control or internal processing. It describes the act of moving something from a shared or public space into a restricted, private environment.

hyperspecile

C1

To concentrate on or restrict oneself to an extremely narrow and specific field, subject, or niche. It refers to the process of refining a focus to such a high degree that it excludes broader contexts or applications.

hyperpendward

C1

A hyperpendward refers to a state of extreme directional over-correction or an excessive swing past a central point in a pendular system. It is used both in mechanical contexts to describe physical oscillation and metaphorically to describe systems that have moved too far in one direction after attempting to find balance.

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