B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bookcase
Adjektiv
bookish
Verwandt
bookshelf
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: built-in

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bookcase
Adjektiv
bookish
Verwandt
bookshelf

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

fill a bookcase

fill a bookcase

overflowing bookcase

overflowing bookcase

antique bookcase

antique bookcase

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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

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Häufige Fehler

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

💡

Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: bookcases
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Kultureller Kontext

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: built-in

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