B2 adjective محايد

bookcase

/ˈbʊk.keɪs/

A piece of furniture featuring horizontal shelves, primarily used for the organized storage and display of books. It can be a freestanding unit with a back and sides or a structure built directly into a wall.

أمثلة

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1

She spent the whole afternoon arranging her novels by genre in the new bookcase.

She spent the whole afternoon arranging her novels by genre in the new bookcase.

2

The law firm's lobby is anchored by a massive mahogany bookcase filled with leather-bound legal codes.

The law firm's lobby is anchored by a massive mahogany bookcase filled with leather-bound legal codes.

3

My bookcase is so stuffed that I've started stacking books on the floor.

My bookcase is so stuffed that I've started stacking books on the floor.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bookcase
صفة
bookish
مرتبط
bookshelf
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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize a 'case' (a protective box or frame) designed specifically to hold your 'books'.

اختبار سريع

The carpenter is coming tomorrow to install a ______ bookcase against the far wall of the study.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: built-in

أمثلة

1

She spent the whole afternoon arranging her novels by genre in the new bookcase.

everyday

She spent the whole afternoon arranging her novels by genre in the new bookcase.

2

The law firm's lobby is anchored by a massive mahogany bookcase filled with leather-bound legal codes.

formal

The law firm's lobby is anchored by a massive mahogany bookcase filled with leather-bound legal codes.

3

My bookcase is so stuffed that I've started stacking books on the floor.

informal

My bookcase is so stuffed that I've started stacking books on the floor.

4

The archival bookcase in the university library contains rare manuscripts that require delicate handling.

academic

The archival bookcase in the university library contains rare manuscripts that require delicate handling.

5

We need to order a modular bookcase for the executive suite to house the company's annual reports.

business

We need to order a modular bookcase for the executive suite to house the company's annual reports.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bookcase
صفة
bookish
مرتبط
bookshelf

تلازمات شائعة

built-in bookcase built-in bookcase
floor-to-ceiling bookcase floor-to-ceiling bookcase
sturdy wooden bookcase sturdy wooden bookcase
to assemble a bookcase to assemble a bookcase
a revolving bookcase a revolving bookcase

العبارات الشائعة

fill a bookcase

fill a bookcase

overflowing bookcase

overflowing bookcase

antique bookcase

antique bookcase

يُخلط عادةً مع

bookcase vs bookshelf

A bookshelf is usually a single shelf, whereas a bookcase is an entire piece of furniture often with multiple shelves and sides.

bookcase vs cupboard

A cupboard is generally used for dishes or general storage and often has solid doors, while a bookcase is specifically for books.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'bookshelf' and 'bookcase' are often used interchangeably, a 'bookcase' typically implies a more substantial, enclosed piece of furniture.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use the term 'book closet,' which is incorrect; 'bookcase' or 'bookshelf' are the standard terms.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize a 'case' (a protective box or frame) designed specifically to hold your 'books'.

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أصل الكلمة

A compound noun formed from the Old English 'bōc' (book) and the Latin-derived 'capsa' (box or case).

أنماط نحوية

countable noun plural: bookcases
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western societies, a large, well-stocked bookcase is traditionally viewed as a symbol of education, personal interests, and intellectual curiosity.

اختبار سريع

The carpenter is coming tomorrow to install a ______ bookcase against the far wall of the study.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: built-in

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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