英语词汇“desktop”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

desktop

释义

desk /desk/

noun

A sloping or flat table for writing or reading, often fitted with drawers, etc
A similar flat table for a computer
A receptacle for writing materials with a top that can be used as a writing surface when closed
A pulpit or lectern
A counter in a public place for information, registration, etc
A department of a newspaper office, eg the sports desk
A music stand
In an orchestra, esp among strings, (players in) a seating position determined by rank (eg the first desk)

ORIGIN: ME deske, from L discus, from Gr diskos; see dish¹ and disc

deskˈing noun

Desks collectively

deskˈbound or deskˈ-bound adjective

Confined to a desk (eg of someone doing paperwork and administration rather than active or practical work)
(of equipment, eg a computer) not portable

desk clerk noun (N American)

A receptionist in a hotel

desk editor noun

A person who prepares a manuscript for typesetting, corrects proofs, etc

desk jockey noun (derogatory)

A clerical worker

deskˈtop (computing) adjective

(of a computer, etc) designed for use on a desk

noun

desktop publishing noun

(a system for) the performance of the typesetting, design, layout, illustration, etc of a document or publication on a desktop computer

deskˈ-work noun

Work done at a desk, eg by a clerk or author

hot desking see under hot

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