department
UK [dɪ'pɑ:t.mənt] US [-'pɑ:rt-] (written abbreviation dept)
noun countable [+ sing/pl verb]
ESSENTIAL
■a part of an organization such as a school, business or government which deals with a particular area of study or work （组织或机构中的）部，系，处，科，室•the geography department/the department of geography地理系 •The accounts department is/are having a Christmas party this week.本周财政部将举办圣诞晚会。 •the Department of Health and Social Security健康与社会保障部
UK [dɪ'pɑ:t.mənt] US [-'pɑ:rt-] (written abbreviation dept)
noun countable [+ sing/pl verb]
be sb's department informal
■to be a particular person's area of responsibility 属于（某人的）职责范围内的事，是（某人的）份内之事•Wasn't buying the tickets your department, Kev?基夫，你不是负责买票吗？
UK [dɪ'pɑ:t.mənt] US [-'pɑ:rt-] (written abbreviation dept)
noun countable [+ sing/pl verb]
in the brain/looks department humorous
■in intelligence or beauty 在智力／相貌方面•He's a bit lacking in the brain department.他的脑筋转得有点慢。 |