B2 verb ニュートラル

bureau

/ˈbjʊəroʊ/

A bureau is an office or department that provides a specific service or handles particular business, often within a government or large organization. It also refers to a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or a desk for writing.

例文

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1

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

2

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

3

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

語族

名詞
bureau
Verb
bureaucratize
副詞
bureaucratically
形容詞
bureaucratic
関連
bureaucracy
💡

覚え方のコツ

Imagine a 'bureau' as a 'box'—whether it is a wooden box with drawers for your clothes or a government 'office box' where paperwork is organized.

クイックテスト

The national ______ of statistics released the latest employment figures to the public this morning.

正解!

正解は: bureau

例文

1

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

everyday

He kept his birth certificate in the top drawer of the antique bureau.

2

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

formal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the national security inquiry.

3

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

informal

Just leave those papers on top of the bureau in the hallway.

4

The census bureau reported a significant shift in urban population density over the last decade.

academic

The census bureau reported a significant shift in urban population density over the last decade.

5

Our news bureau in Tokyo provides 24-hour coverage of the Asian financial markets.

business

Our news bureau in Tokyo provides 24-hour coverage of the Asian financial markets.

語族

名詞
bureau
Verb
bureaucratize
副詞
bureaucratically
形容詞
bureaucratic
関連
bureaucracy

よく使う組み合わせ

news bureau news bureau
travel bureau travel bureau
employment bureau employment bureau
weather bureau weather bureau
bureau of statistics bureau of statistics

よく使うフレーズ

bureau de change

currency exchange office

citizens' advice bureau

an organization providing free advice on legal and financial matters

Federal Bureau

a central government department (usually referring to the FBI)

よく混同される語

bureau vs burrow

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, while a bureau is an office or furniture.

bureau vs borough

A borough is a town or a district within a city, whereas a bureau is an agency or department.

📝

使い方のコツ

In American English, 'bureau' frequently refers to a chest of drawers used for clothing. In British English, it more commonly refers to a writing desk or a government-style office.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often struggle with the plural form; while 'bureaus' is common in American English, 'bureaux' is the traditional French-style plural often used in formal British English.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Imagine a 'bureau' as a 'box'—whether it is a wooden box with drawers for your clothes or a government 'office box' where paperwork is organized.

📖

語源

Derived from the French word 'bureau' meaning desk or office, which originally referred to a coarse wool cloth ('burel') used to cover writing tables.

文法パターン

The plural can be either 'bureaus' or 'bureaux'. It is a countable noun.
🌍

文化的な背景

The term 'Bureau de Change' is internationally recognized across Europe and major travel hubs for currency exchange services.

クイックテスト

The national ______ of statistics released the latest employment figures to the public this morning.

正解!

正解は: bureau

関連単語

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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