department
A specialized division or branch within a larger organization, such as a government, business, or university, that focuses on a specific area of work or study. It is used to organize complex systems into manageable units based on function or expertise.
예시
3 / 5I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.
빠른 퀴즈
If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.
정답!
정답은: department
예시
I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
everydayI need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
formalThe Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
informalCheck with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.
academicThe biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.
We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.
businessWe are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
head of department
head of department
in the department of
in the department of
fire department
fire department
자주 혼동되는 단어
An apartment is a living space or flat, while a department is a division of an organization.
A compartment is a physical storage space (like in a bag), whereas a department is an administrative division.
사용 참고사항
Use 'department' when referring to functional groups within a company or university, and use 'the Department of...' for specific government ministries in many English-speaking countries.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'apartment' or forget that 'department' is a countable noun requiring an article or plural form.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.
어원
From the Old French word 'departement', which means a division or distribution of something.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In the United States, major cabinet-level executive agencies are called 'Departments' (e.g., Department of State, Department of Defense).
빠른 퀴즈
If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.
정답!
정답은: department
관련 어휘
A faculty refers to the teaching and administrative staff of...
ministryA government department led by a minister that manages a spe...
officeAn office is a room, set of rooms, or a building where peopl...
hierarchyA hierarchy is a system where people or things are organized...
bureauA bureau is an office or department that provides a specific...
관련 단어
sit
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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
A1To 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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