bookshelf
gb/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/ us/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
A2
Englanti
könyvespolc, könyvgyűjtemény
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
könyvespolc
A2
Käyttömalli:
a bookshelf; the bookshelf in/at [place]
We bought a new bookshelf to store all the novels we’ve collected.
Vettünk egy új könyvespolcot, hogy legyen hová tenni az összes regényt, amit összegyűjtöttünk.
The bookshelf in his office is packed with history books.
Az irodájában álló könyvespolc zsúfolásig tele van történelmi témájú könyvekkel.
She dusted the bookshelf and rearranged the books by author.
Oppijaesimerkit
My books are on the bookshelf.
A könyveim a könyvespolcon vannak.
There is a bookshelf in my room.
Van egy könyvespolc a szobámban.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often confuse bookshelf with book (a single item) or with library (a place).
Merkitys
furniture with shelves for books
Kollokaatiot
a wooden bookshelf
|a tall bookshelf
|a small bookshelf
|a bookshelf in the living room
|put books on a bookshelf
|fill a bookshelf
|a bookshelf is full of books
|buy a bookshelf
|build a bookshelf
|bookshelf space
Synonyymit
bookcase (Often implies a larger, freestanding unit; in many contexts it is interchangeable.)
|
shelving unit (More general; not specifically for books.)
Teemat
home
|furniture
|reading
|daily_life
Määritelmä
A piece of furniture where you keep books.
A piece of furniture with one or more shelves used for holding and displaying books.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
könyvespolc
A2
Käyttömalli:
a bookshelf on [wall]; bookshelves in [room]
They installed a bookshelf on the wall above the desk.
Felszereltek egy könyvespolcot az íróasztal fölötti falra.
The hallway has bookshelves built into the wall.
A folyosó falába könyvespolcokat építettek.
He reached up to the top bookshelf to grab a dictionary.
Oppijaesimerkit
We put a bookshelf on the wall.
Feltettünk egy könyvespolcot a falra.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use bookshelf when they mean shelf in general; bookshelf is usually for books.
Merkitys
shelf used for keeping books
Kollokaatiot
wall-mounted bookshelf
|a narrow bookshelf
|a floating bookshelf
|install a bookshelf
|a row of bookshelves
|bookshelves along the wall
Synonyymit
shelf (More general; not limited to books.)
Teemat
home
|furniture
|reading
|interior_design
Määritelmä
A shelf where you put books.
A shelf, especially one fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet, that is used to hold books.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
könyvespolc
B1
Käyttömalli:
[someone]'s bookshelf in [app/service]
The app lets you add new titles to your bookshelf with one tap.
Az alkalmazásban egyetlen koppintással új címeket adhatsz hozzá a könyvespolcodhoz.
I can’t find the book—it’s not showing up on my bookshelf anymore.
Nem találom a könyvet – már nem jelenik meg a könyvespolcomon.
She organized her bookshelf into categories like 'To Read' and 'Finished'.
Oppijaesimerkit
I saved the book to my bookshelf.
Elmentettem a könyvet a könyvespolcomra.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may assume bookshelf always means a physical object; it can also be used digitally.
Merkitys
digital display of saved books
Kollokaatiot
a digital bookshelf
|your online bookshelf
|browse your bookshelf
|add it to your bookshelf
|remove it from your bookshelf
|a bookshelf view
Synonyymit
library (Common in apps; often refers to the same feature but can include more than books.)
Teemat
technology
|reading
|media
Määritelmä
A place in an app where your books are shown.
A digital collection or display in an app or online service that shows the books a person owns, has saved, or wants to read.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
4
könyvespolc
A2
Käyttömalli:
[someone]'s bookshelf is full of [genre/topic]
Her bookshelf is full of cookbooks and travel guides.
A könyvespolca tele van szakácskönyvekkel és útikönyvekkel.
His bookshelf reflects his love of science fiction.
A könyvespolca jól tükrözi a sci-fi iránti szeretetét.
What’s on your bookshelf these days?
Oppijaesimerkit
My bookshelf is full of storybooks.
A könyvespolcom tele van mesekönyvekkel.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This use is figurative: 'my bookshelf' can mean 'my book collection,' not only the furniture.
Merkitys
the books someone owns
Kollokaatiot
my bookshelf is full of
|her bookshelf is packed with
|his bookshelf reflects
|what’s on your bookshelf
Synonyymit
collection (More general; does not suggest the books are kept on shelves.)
Teemat
reading
|daily_life
|home
Määritelmä
All the books someone has at home.
Used to refer to the books someone has at home or personally owns, viewed as a collection.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
bookshelf
IPA
GB/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
US/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
Tavut ja painotus
book - shelf (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: bookshelf
- Plural: book shelves, bookshelves
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
bookshelf speaker
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
small speaker for shelf use
A small speaker you can put on a shelf.
Esimerkit
- He upgraded to a pair of bookshelf speakers for better sound.
- These bookshelf speakers fit easily on a desk.
- Bookshelf speakers can work well in small rooms.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I bought bookshelf speakers for my room.
bookshelf stereo
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf stˈɛɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
compact home stereo system
A small stereo you can keep on a shelf.
Esimerkit
- They keep a bookshelf stereo in the kitchen for listening to the radio.
- A bookshelf stereo is a good option if you don’t have much space.
- He connected his phone to the bookshelf stereo with Bluetooth.
Oppijaesimerkit
- We have a bookshelf stereo in the living room.
bookshelf unit
1/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase
shelving furniture like a bookcase
A shelving unit for books.
Esimerkit
- We bought a bookshelf unit with adjustable shelves.
- The bookshelf unit doubles as a room divider.
- She assembled the bookshelf unit in about an hour.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This bookshelf unit has five shelves.