desk

机

書き物や勉強、仕事に使う台。引き出しが付いていることが多い。

やさしい英語で： A table where you write, study, or work, often with drawers.

• My books are on the desk.
• She bought two desks for the office.
• He sat at his desk all morning.

類義語： writing table

よく使う表現： at a desk, office desk, desk drawer, writing desk

朗読台

教会の礼拝で朗読する本を載せる台。

やさしい英語で： A stand that holds the book used for readings during a church service.

• The minister stood at the reading desk.
• An open Bible lay on the desk.
• The church has a carved wooden desk for readings.

類義語： lectern

よく使う表現： reading desk, prayer desk, church desk