B2 adjective ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
bookcase
形容詞
bookish
関連
bookshelf
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: built-in

例文

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.

語族

名詞
bookcase
形容詞
bookish
関連
bookshelf

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

fill a bookcase

fill a bookcase

overflowing bookcase

overflowing bookcase

antique bookcase

antique bookcase

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

countable noun plural: bookcases
🌍

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: built-in

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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