moderator
gb/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 4100
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
Person who oversees discussions
A person who controls a talk or meeting and makes sure everyone follows the rules.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] acts as moderator in [a discussion/meeting]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'moderator' with 'mediator'; a mediator helps resolve conflict, while a moderator manages discussion flow.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
participant (A person who takes part in the discussion rather than controlling it.)
Colocações
forum moderator
|event moderator
|panel moderator
|online moderator
Temas
communication
|media
|business
|education
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
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.
Sinônimos
neutron moderator (More specific technical term used in nuclear engineering.)
Colocações
graphite moderator
|water moderator
|nuclear reactor moderator
Temas
science
|technology
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- A reactor needs a moderator to work well.
- Water can be used as a moderator in a reactor.
- The moderator slows down neutrons.
Gramática
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moderator
AFI
GB/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/mˈɑdɚˌeɪtɚ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
mod - er - at - or (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: moderator
- Plural: moderators
Família de palavras
Forms
moderators
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
immoderate
adjective
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He will serve as moderator at tomorrow's conference.
- They asked her to serve as moderator for the panel discussion.