preside /priˈzaid/ vi. 主持，主管（与at和over连用)：The Prime Minister presides at meetings of the Cabinet. 首相主持内阁会议。A Governor presides over a State. 州长主管一个州。［考句］ Although it was his first experience as chairman, he presided over the meeting with great skill. 虽然他才当上主席，会议却主持得很老练。