a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution
同义词：board of directors
directorate详细解释
di.rec.tor.ate n.（名词）The office or position of a director.主管职位：指导者的职位或位置A board of directors, as of a corporation.董事会：如公司的董事会The entire staff of a bureau or department.政府人员：政府机关部门或行政部门的全体成员
