conductor

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который руководит исполнением оркестра или хора, или человека, который собирает плату за проезд в автобусе или поезде.

A noun referring to a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir, or a person who collects fares on a bus or train.

1. Music directorB1formal

   A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.

   Дирижёр

   • The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
   • She is the principal conductor of the city orchestra.
   • The conductor guided the musicians through a complex piece.

   Синонимыbandmasterdirectorleadermaestromusic director

2. Train attendantA2formal

   A person who collects fares and assists passengers on a train.

   Проводник

   • The conductor punched our tickets as we boarded.
   • Please show your pass to the conductor.
   • The conductor announced the next station over the intercom.

   Синонимыguardticket collectortrainman

3. Material that transmits energyB2formalscientific

   A substance or object that allows heat, electricity, or sound to pass through it.

   Проводник

   • Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
   • Metal is a good conductor of heat.
   • Water can act as a conductor under certain conditions.

   Синонимыcarrierchannelconduitmediumtransmitter

   Антонимыdielectricinsulator