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Traduzione e definizione
a shelf: uno scaffale, un ripiano
Il plurale di shelf è shelves.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I am an expert at fixing shelves to walls.
US: My favorite magazines are those found on the top shelf.
Esempi
- "Perfume shops all over Paris began to sell Delavigne fragrances on their shelves."
- "I should let you know that the Perfume Hut is already preparing to empty its shelves of all Delavigne products."
- "Offers us 6 months of exclusive exposure on Sheik Jafar's shelves"
- "It took him nearly twenty-five minutes to find a small flask of jasmine oil on the alphabetically arranged shelf of botanical extracts."
- "I could put your perfumes on the shelves of my stores by next week."
- "Organization of space (for example, in your case, it may bode ill if your bottles of poison are kept on the same shelf as the herbal extracts)."
- "If you, err, take a look at my shelves, you can see that all the files there are arranged alphabetically."
- "Furthermore they have decided to add our line of lotions to their shelves."
Esercizio 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this text.
The term literally describes a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In shops and supermarkets, this is generally where merchandise is kept before it is purchased by the customer. "Delavigne perfume is sold on the of cosmetic stores worldwide."
This phrasal verb describes the act of trying to understand something or obtaining information. "We couldn't where the money had gone. No one had any ideas at all!"
The term literally describes a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In shops and supermarkets, this is generally where merchandise is kept before it is purchased by the customer. "Delavigne perfume is sold on the of cosmetic stores worldwide."
This phrasal verb describes the act of trying to understand something or obtaining information. "We couldn't where the money had gone. No one had any ideas at all!"
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this text.
The term literally describes a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In shops and supermarkets, this is generally where merchandise is kept before it is purchased by the customer. "Delavigne perfume is sold on the shelves 1 of cosmetic stores worldwide."
This phrasal verb describes the act of trying to understand something or obtaining information. "We couldn't figure out 2 where the money had gone. No one had any ideas at all!"
The term literally describes a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In shops and supermarkets, this is generally where merchandise is kept before it is purchased by the customer. "Delavigne perfume is sold on the shelves 1 of cosmetic stores worldwide."
This phrasal verb describes the act of trying to understand something or obtaining information. "We couldn't figure out 2 where the money had gone. No one had any ideas at all!"
1 shelves: A "shelf" (or "shelves" in the plural) is a flat surface used for storing or displaying objects (or merchandise). In this text, Philip notes that Cheryl Mackenna has offered Delavigne 6 months of "exclusive exposure on Sheik Jafar's shelves", meaning that Sheik Jafar will "only" carry Delavigne deodorant in their retail stores (and not any other brand of deodorant). We can also assume that Sheik Jafar will promote Delavigne deodorant in an effort to sell more units.
2 figure out: The phrasal verb "to figure out" is a common, informal expression which means "to understand", "to resolve" or "to determine" something. In this text, Philip writes that he is trying to "figure out" whether or not Cheryl is still single. Philip wants to know, or to ascertain whether or not Cheryl is romantically involved with anyone (if she has a boyfriend or girlfriend).
Esercizio 2
Pop Quiz, hot shot!
This term describes a horizontal surface, often found in stores to display and stock products. Hint: This is also where we usually keep books!
"Could you pass me the cookbook? It's on the third !" (singular form) "I need you to arrange the perfumes on those ." (plural form)
This term describes a horizontal surface, often found in stores to display and stock products. Hint: This is also where we usually keep books!
"Could you pass me the cookbook? It's on the third !" (singular form) "I need you to arrange the perfumes on those ." (plural form)
Pop Quiz, hot shot!
This term describes a horizontal surface, often found in stores to display and stock products. Hint: This is also where we usually keep books!
"Could you pass me the cookbook? It's on the third shelf 1!" (singular form) "I need you to arrange the perfumes on those shelves 2." (plural form)
This term describes a horizontal surface, often found in stores to display and stock products. Hint: This is also where we usually keep books!
"Could you pass me the cookbook? It's on the third shelf 1!" (singular form) "I need you to arrange the perfumes on those shelves 2." (plural form)
1 shelf: A "shelf" is a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In shops and supermarkets, this is generally where merchandise is kept before it is purchased by the customer. In this scene, Nigel promises that he can have Bruno's perfumes "on his shelves" or "in his stores" by next week.
2 shelves: A "shelf" is a horizontal surface support for objects (such as books). In this scene, Nigel promises that he can have Bruno's perfumes "on his shelves" or "in his stores" by next week. Note that "shelves" is the irregular plural form of "shelf". Many nouns which end in "f" take the suffix "-ves" in their plural form. Ex: leaf - leaves, elf - elves, calf - calves, etc.
Esercizio 3
Brian mentions a cabinet in his report. Let's have look at some different types of storage.
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) -->
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut -->
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) -->
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me -->
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) -->
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut -->
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) -->
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me -->
Brian mentions a cabinet in his report. Let's have look at some different types of storage.
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) --> shelf 1
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut --> chest of drawers 2
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) --> locker 3
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me --> cabinet 4
Select the correct term in each sentence. Each term is used only once.
I am a horizontal surface that provides support for objects (such as books) --> shelf 1
I have a number of compartments that slide open and shut --> chest of drawers 2
I am a small storage compartment, often found in public places (such as swimming pools or schools) --> locker 3
I am an item of storage, I can be used for display purposes, often with a door to open me --> cabinet 4
1 shelf: This is the correct answer. A "shelf" (or "shelves" in the plural) is a flat surface used for storing or displaying objects (or merchandise). Example: My favourite spices are kept on a shelf next to fridge.
1 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
1 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
1 cabinet: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 chest of drawers: This is the correct answer. A "chest of drawers" is an item of furniture that is used for keeping clothes. A "drawer" describes a storage compartment that can slide in and out.
2 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
2 cabinet: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 locker: This is the best answer. A "locker" usually describes a smaller form of storage compartment that is often found in swimming pools, schools or gymnasiums. It is locked with a key or a personal code. Note: A "locker room" (or "changing room" in British English) is a place where you change clothes to practice sport.
3 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
3 cabinet: The definition does not accurately describe this type of storage.
4 cabinet: This is the best answer. A "cabinet" is a piece of furniture containing shelves, cupboards, or drawers for storage or display. Note the similar types of storage: A "cupboard" usually has shelves for storing food, crockery, and utensils; A "closet" is a small cupboard; A "wardrobe" is a large storage compartment, often used for storing clothes.
4 shelf: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
4 chest of drawers: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
4 locker: The definition does not describe this type of storage.
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