desk
gb/dˈɛsk/ us/dˈɛsk/
A1
Inglés
~ 2000
íróasztal, ügyfélszolgálat, információs pult, recepció, rovat, hírszerkesztőség, szerkesztőségi részleg
SUSTANTIVO
A1
1
íróasztal
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] sits at [a desk]
She keeps her laptop and papers neatly arranged on her desk.
A laptopját és a papírjait rendezetten tartja az íróasztalán.
The teacher sat behind her desk and called the next student.
A tanárnő az íróasztala mögött ült, és szólította a következő diákot.
He bought a new desk for his home office.
Please leave the documents on my desk before you go.
The desk has three drawers for storing stationery.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a computer on my desk.
Van egy számítógép az íróasztalomon.
The teacher is sitting at her desk.
A tanárnő az íróasztalánál ül.
There is a lamp on my desk.
My desk is near the window.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desk' with 'table'. A desk is usually for working or studying and often has drawers.
Significado
Table for working or studying
Colocaciones
sit at a desk
|desk drawer
|desk lamp
|office desk
|teacher's desk
Sinónimos
workstation (More technical; often refers to a computer setup in an office.)
|
table (More general; not necessarily used for work.)
Antónimos
floor (Opposite in that it is not raised or designed for working while seated.)
Temas
daily life
|office
|education
|daily_life
|housing
Definición
A table where you can work, write, or use a computer.
A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface and often drawers, used for writing, working, or using a computer.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] goes to [a desk] for [something]
Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.
Kérjük, érkezéskor jelentkezzen be a recepción.
The information desk is located near the main entrance.
Az információs pult a főbejárat közelében található.
I reported the problem to the help desk.
The hotel’s front desk is open 24 hours.
Go to the ticket desk to buy your pass.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I asked for help at the front desk.
Segítséget kértem a recepción.
The man works at the information desk.
A férfi az információs pultnál dolgozik.
Please go to the help desk.
She is standing at the reception desk.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'desk' as furniture with 'desk' as a service point; context is important.
Significado
Service counter or department
Colocaciones
information desk
|help desk
|reception desk
|front desk
Sinónimos
counter (Often refers to the physical structure where service is provided.)
|
reception (Specifically for greeting and assisting visitors.)
Antónimos
self-service kiosk (Opposite in that it does not involve direct human assistance.)
Temas
business
|customer service
|communication
Definición
A place in a building where you can ask questions or get help.
A counter, office, or department within an organization where people go for information, help, or services.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
She works at the sports desk of the local newspaper.
A helyi újság sportrovatánál dolgozik.
Breaking news was sent straight to the news desk.
A rendkívüli hírt egyenesen a hírszerkesztőségnek küldték.
The city desk handles all urban affairs stories.
Editors at the foreign desk reviewed the reports from overseas.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He works at the news desk.
A hírszerkesztőségben dolgozik.
She writes for the sports desk.
A sportrovatnak ír.
The city desk is very busy today.
Significado
Editorial department in news media
Colocaciones
sports desk
|news desk
|city desk
Sinónimos
department (General term; not specific to journalism.)
|
bureau (Often used for news offices in different locations.)
Antónimos
field reporting team (Opposite in that it works outside rather than in an editorial office.)
Temas
media
|journalism
|communication
|work
Definición
A part of a newspaper, TV, or radio company that works on one subject, like sports or politics.
A specific editorial or administrative unit within a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast organization responsible for a certain topic or function.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
desk
AFI
GB/dˈɛsk/
US/dˈɛsk/
Sílabas y acento
desk (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (desk)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: desk
- Plural: desks
Familia de palabras
Forms
desks
noun
Core family
desktop
noun A2
Related words
helpdesk
noun
deskwork
noun
Advanced or less common
deskbound
adjective
Expresiones
front desk
1/fɹˈʌnt dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Main reception area in building
The place near the entrance of a building where visitors go first for help or information.
Ejemplos
- Please leave your key at the front desk before you leave.
- The security guard is stationed near the front desk.
help desk
1/hˈɛlp dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Technical support service point
A place where you can get help with computers or other services, usually in an office or online.
Ejemplos
- If you have problems logging in, call the help desk.
- The IT help desk responded quickly to my request.
information desk
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
Counter giving information to visitors
A place where you can ask questions and get directions inside a building or area.
Ejemplos
- Maps are available at the information desk.
- Ask at the information desk if you need assistance.