late Middle English: from Old French departement, from departir(see depart). The original sense was division or distribution, later separation, hence a separate part (core sense, mid 18th cent.)
英英釋義行業釋義網絡釋義
noun
1.a specialized division of a large organization;
you'll find it in the hardware department
2.the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
Construction administrative departments in the State Council within 30 days after receipt of Zhengqiuyijianhan comments ., 國務院建設行政主管部門在收到征求意見函之日起 30日內提出意見.
2 . 各部門
Harmonize the relationship between the members or departments in the company ., 協調公司員工及各部門之間的關系.