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指挥
zhǐ huī
Meaning
- to command
- to direct
- to conduct
- conductor (of an orchestra)
Definition
发令调度；安排、引导或指导某人做某事。
To command, direct, or orchestrate; to arrange, guide, or instruct someone to do something.
Usage
常用于表示领导、控制或指导某个活动或团队，如指挥乐队、指挥交通、指挥军队等。
Often used to indicate leading, controlling, or directing an activity or team, such as conducting an orchestra, directing traffic, or commanding troops.
Examples
- 1 他指挥乐队演奏了一首交响曲。（He conducted the orchestra in playing a symphony.）
- 2 交警在路口指挥交通。（The traffic police are directing traffic at the intersection.）
- 3 将军指挥部队发起进攻。（The general commanded the troops to launch an attack.）
- 4 项目经理指挥整个团队的研发工作。（The project manager directs the research and development work of the whole team.）
- 5 她在排练中指挥演员们调整站位。（She directed the actors to adjust their positions during rehearsal.）
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