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Osee Posted 18 years ago
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the lady at/beside the enquiry desk

0As titled, using "at" implies the lady works there, while using "beside" just shows the lady's standing or sitting position. 02br
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00Do you think this understanding is right? May I have your comment about this? Thanks.0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00As titled, using "at" implies the lady works there, 02font 00Possibly, but it could also just indicate her location. You really have to look at the rest of the context. 02br 02br 00eg Did you see 01i 00the lady at thte reception desk02i 00 when we got out of the elevator?

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  • 0Hi,02br 02br 01font 00As titled, using "at" implies the lady works there, 02font 00Possibly, but it could also just indicate her location.
  • You really have to look at the rest of the context.
  • 02br 02br 00eg Did you see 01i 00the lady at thte reception desk02i 00 when we got out of the elevator?
  • She was beautiful.
  • 02br 02br 01font 00while using "beside" just shows the lady's standing or sitting position.
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0Hi,02br
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01font00As titled, using "at" implies the lady works there, 02font00Possibly, but it could also just indicate her location. You really have to look at the rest of the context. 02br
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00eg I asked 01i00the lady at the reception desk02i00 if a room was available.02br
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