desk
gb/dˈɛsk/ us/dˈɛsk/
A1
Anh
~ 2000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A1
entity
1
Table for working or studying
A table where you can work, write, or use a computer.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] sits at [a desk]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'desk' with 'table'. A desk is usually for working or studying and often has drawers.
Từ đồng nghĩa
workstation (More technical; often refers to a computer setup in an office.)
|
table (More general; not necessarily used for work.)
Từ trái nghĩa
floor (Opposite in that it is not raised or designed for working while seated.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sit at a desk
|desk drawer
|desk lamp
|office desk
|teacher's desk
Chủ đề
daily life
|office
|education
|daily_life
|housing
Ví dụ
- She keeps her laptop and papers neatly arranged on her desk.
- The teacher sat behind her desk and called the next student.
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I have a computer on my desk.
- The teacher is sitting at her desk.
- There is a lamp on my desk.
- My desk is near the window.
Danh từ
A2
entity
2
Service counter or department
A place in a building where you can ask questions or get help.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] goes to [a desk] for [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'desk' as furniture with 'desk' as a service point; context is important.
Từ đồng nghĩa
counter (Often refers to the physical structure where service is provided.)
|
reception (Specifically for greeting and assisting visitors.)
Từ trái nghĩa
self-service kiosk (Opposite in that it does not involve direct human assistance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
information desk
|help desk
|reception desk
|front desk
Chủ đề
business
|customer service
|communication
Ví dụ
- Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.
- The information desk is located near the main entrance.
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I asked for help at the front desk.
- The man works at the information desk.
- Please go to the help desk.
- She is standing at the reception desk.
Danh từ
B2
entity
3
Editorial department in news media
A part of a newspaper, TV, or radio company that works on one subject, like sports or politics.
Từ đồng nghĩa
department (General term; not specific to journalism.)
|
bureau (Often used for news offices in different locations.)
Từ trái nghĩa
field reporting team (Opposite in that it works outside rather than in an editorial office.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sports desk
|news desk
|city desk
Chủ đề
media
|journalism
|communication
|work
Ví dụ
- She works at the sports desk of the local newspaper.
- Breaking news was sent straight to the news desk.
- The city desk handles all urban affairs stories.
- Editors at the foreign desk reviewed the reports from overseas.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He works at the news desk.
- She writes for the sports desk.
- The city desk is very busy today.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
desk
IPA
GB/dˈɛsk/
US/dˈɛsk/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
desk (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (desk)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: desk
- Plural: desks
Họ từ
Forms
desks
noun
Core family
desktop
noun A2
Related words
helpdesk
noun
deskwork
noun
Advanced or less common
deskbound
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Maps are available at the information desk.
- Ask at the information desk if you need assistance.