item
An individual object, unit, or entry that is part of a larger list, collection, or set. In academic and technical contexts, it specifically refers to a single question on a psychological or educational assessment, or a distinct entry in a ledger or database.
例文
3 / 5I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.
クイックテスト
The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.
正解!
正解は: itemized
例文
I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
everydayI realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
formalThe chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
informalSo, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.
academicThe psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.
The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.
businessThe auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
to be an item
to be a romantic couple
item of interest
something noteworthy
big-ticket item
an expensive purchase
よく混同される語
Article is typically used for pieces of clothing or written work, while item is a more general term for any unit in a collection.
Object refers to a physical thing you can touch, whereas an item can be an abstract entry on a list or a question on a test.
使い方のコツ
In academic research, 'item' is the standard term for a single question or statement in a survey or exam. In business, 'line item' refers to a specific entry in a financial budget.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the vague word 'thing' in professional contexts where 'item' would provide more precision, especially when discussing lists or inventory.
覚え方のコツ
Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.
語源
From the Latin 'item' meaning 'likewise' or 'in the same manner,' historically used in lists to introduce each new entry.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In English-speaking media, describing two celebrities as 'an item' is a common journalistic shorthand for confirming they are in a relationship.
クイックテスト
The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.
正解!
正解は: itemized
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