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conductor

/kəndʌktɚ/

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a person who directs an orchestra or choir

指挥

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The conductor raised her hands, and the orchestra fell silent.

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指挥举起双手，管弦乐队随即安静下来。

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Pronunciation: /kəndʌktɚ/

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