moderator
gb/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
英語
~ 4100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
Person who oversees discussions
A person who controls a talk or meeting and makes sure everyone follows the rules.
用法パターン：
[someone] acts as moderator in [a discussion/meeting]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'moderator' with 'mediator'; a mediator helps resolve conflict, while a moderator manages discussion flow.
類義語
facilitator (Often used for someone who guides a discussion in a supportive way rather than enforcing rules.)
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chairperson (More formal term, often used for official meetings or committees.)
対義語
participant (A person who takes part in the discussion rather than controlling it.)
コロケーション
forum moderator
|event moderator
|panel moderator
|online moderator
テーマ
communication
|media
|business
|education
|work
例文
- The moderator asked the audience to hold their questions until the end.
- As the panel's moderator, she kept the conversation balanced and respectful.
- The online forum's moderator removed inappropriate comments.
- He was chosen as the moderator for the televised debate.
- The moderator introduced each speaker to the audience.
学習者向け例文
- The moderator told us to wait before speaking.
- Our class has a moderator for group talks.
- A moderator makes sure people are polite.
- The moderator starts and ends the meeting.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
2
Material that slows neutrons
A material in a nuclear reactor that slows down tiny particles called neutrons so the reaction can happen safely.
類義語
neutron moderator (More specific technical term used in nuclear engineering.)
コロケーション
graphite moderator
|water moderator
|nuclear reactor moderator
テーマ
science
|technology
例文
- Heavy water is used as a moderator in some types of reactors.
- The reactor's graphite moderator was replaced during maintenance.
- Engineers tested a new type of moderator to improve efficiency.
学習者向け例文
- A reactor needs a moderator to work well.
- Water can be used as a moderator in a reactor.
- The moderator slows down neutrons.
文法
辞書形
moderator
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
音節・強勢
mod - er - at - or （4音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
活用形
Noun
- Base: moderator
- Plural: moderators
関連語
Forms
moderators
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
immoderate
adjective
表現
act as moderator
1/ˈækt ˈæz mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Serve as discussion leader
To do the job of controlling a talk or meeting and making sure it is fair and follows rules.
例文
- She will act as moderator during the debate.
- I was asked to act as moderator for the online Q&A session.
serve as moderator
1/sˈɚv ˈæz mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Fulfill role of discussion leader
To do the work of leading a meeting or talk and keeping it organized and fair.
例文
- He will serve as moderator at tomorrow's conference.
- They asked her to serve as moderator for the panel discussion.