“书架”常见的英文表达是 bookshelf(单数形式)或 bookshelves(复数形式) 。例如:
There are several books on the bookshelf.(书架上有几本书。)
The old bookshelves in the library need to be replaced.(图书馆里那些旧书架需要更换了 。)
此外,bookcase 也可表示“书架;书柜” ,它更侧重于那种有一定高度、类似柜子样式,带有门或无门,可容纳较多书籍的家具。例如:
We bought a new bookcase for our living room.(我们为客厅买了一个新书柜 。)