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Department Meaning in English

word

/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
di-PART-muhnt
/dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
di-PAHT-muhnt

释义

A department is a specific part of a large organization, government, university, or store that focuses on a certain function or activity.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used with universities ('English department'), companies ('marketing department'), government ('police department'), and retail stores ('toy department'). Not used for geographic areas (use 'region', 'district'). Usually formal or neutral.

例句

The math department is on the second floor.

basic

She works in the sales department.

basic

This store has a toy department.

basic

I need to contact the human resources department about my contract.

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Our university's English department is hosting the seminar next week.

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If you have any questions, please ask someone from the IT department.

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