2017年12月14日 · However, the word "closet" is, indeed, far more common in American speech and writing. For example, a Google Ngram comparing "closet" and "wardrobe" (case …

2017年8月1日 · The general word is cabinet. A cupboard with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying articles. When used as you show, it's generally called a supply cabinet or a storage …

2010年11月22日 · A cupboard is a closed piece of furniture with one or more doors and possibly shelves. A cabinet is more like a closet, and might be built into a wall or a separate piece of …

2022年8月16日 · I agree with @Mohirl, "on the home stretch" implies relief, more along the lines of "we're almost done (and then we won't have to worry about it anymore)", whereas the other …

2013年5月30日 · Both "w/" and "w/o" were common U.S. abbreviations in correspondence, and in tight spots on data tables, until recently.

They are mostly interchangeable, but there is some difference. See this Usage Note taken from the OALD:. The adjectives near and close are often the same in meaning, but in some phrases …

2011年5月28日 · In the US, there are two different types of garment that can be called a jumper.For adult women (and older girls), it is the over-dress described by the other …

2013年3月27日 · It's appropriate if the person to whom you ask the question 1) understands you; 2) would ask the same question of you if your roles were reversed; and 3) would not correct …

2014年2月1日 · My impression is that 'the way of doing' tends to be descriptive - i.e., a description of the current state or practice of doing something, whereas 'the way to do something' is …

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