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department

/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/ · /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

CEFR level A2Topic WorkWord #1732 in the learning path

部门;司局;系

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Definitions

n. a division of an organisation responsible for a particular subject

部门;司局;系

n. an area of a shop selling a particular type of product

商店的商品部

Example

Please ask our sales department about the delivery date.

请向我们的销售部门询问送货日期。

Each university department should review its courses regularly to ensure they reflect developments in the relevant field.

大学各系应定期审查课程,确保课程反映相关领域的发展。

Collocations

  • sales department
  • government department
  • department head
  • department store

Word family

  • departmental (adj.)

Synonyms

  • division
  • section

Usage tip

大学的系可用department;学院通常用faculty或school。

FAQ

What does department mean?
a division of an organisation responsible for a particular subject an area of a shop selling a particular type of product
How is department pronounced?
UK /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/, US /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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