B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
bookcase
형용사
bookish
관련
bookshelf
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: built-in

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
bookcase
형용사
bookish
관련
bookshelf

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

fill a bookcase

fill a bookcase

overflowing bookcase

overflowing bookcase

antique bookcase

antique bookcase

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

countable noun plural: bookcases
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: built-in

관련 단어

ozone

B2

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layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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