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desks

/dɛsks/

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noun

Schreibtische

A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.

Examples :

"The students sat at their desks, ready for the lesson to begin. "

Die Schüler saßen an ihren Schreibtischen und waren bereit für den Unterricht.

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noun

Lesepult, Kanzel

A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (especially in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for the clerical profession.

Examples :

"The priest stood behind the desks, ready to lead the service. "

Der Priester stand hinter dem Lesepult und war bereit, den Gottesdienst zu leiten.

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noun

Ressort, Redaktion

A department of a newspaper tasked with covering a particular geographical region or aspect of the news.

Examples :

"city desk"

Redaktion Stadt

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verb

Aufbewahren, horten

To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.

Examples :

"She desks away her precious memories in a small, locked box, revisiting them only on quiet evenings. "

Sie bewahrt ihre wertvollen Erinnerungen in einer kleinen, verschlossenen Box auf und ruft sie nur an ruhigen Abenden wieder ab.

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verb

Mit einem Schreibtisch ausstatten

To equip with a desk or desks.

Examples :

"The school plans to desks every classroom this summer to improve the learning environment. "

Die Schule plant, diesen Sommer jedes Klassenzimmer mit Schreibtischen auszustatten, um die Lernumgebung zu verbessern.

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