desk

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a counter in a public building, like a hotel or airport, where you get information or help.

n. a counter or booth in a public building where specific services or information are provided to customers or travelers.

日本語:デスク※

“Please check in at the front desk when you arrive at the hotel.”

“Upon entering the terminal, passengers should proceed directly to the information desk to confirm their gate assignment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. a specific section or department in a large organization, like a newspaper or a bank.

n. a specialized department or section within a larger organization, particularly in journalism or financial services.

日本語:デスク※

“He works for the city desk at the local newspaper.”

“The foreign desk coordinated with several international correspondents to ensure comprehensive coverage of the election results.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. a shared music stand and seating area for two players in an orchestra.

n. a position in an orchestral string section consisting of a music stand shared by two players.

“She was promoted to the first desk of the violin section.”

“The conductor noticed that the third desk of the cello section was slightly out of sync during the adagio movement.”

C2 · Proficiency Academic · Formal

v. to reject a piece of writing immediately without sending it to experts for review.

v. to reject a manuscript or article upon initial receipt without sending it out for formal peer review.

“The editor decided to desk the article because it didn't fit the journal's theme.”

“The paper was desk-rejected within forty-eight hours because the methodology failed to meet the publication's rigorous statistical standards.”