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单词 chair-woman
释义 ˈchair-woman
A woman who occupies the chair of presidency at a meeting, in a committee, etc. (Hardly a recognized name until 19th c.)
1699T. Brown in R. L'Estrange Erasm. Colloq. (1711) 404 We ought to have..four chairwomen of our four committees.1734Fielding Univ. Gallant 11, She sits..chairwoman of a committee of fools, to criticize on fashions.1869Pall Mall G. 9 Sept. 8 The Duchess rose and said..then I think the arduous duties of chairman—or shall I say chairwoman?—will cease.
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