C2 noun 중립

item

/ˈaɪ.təm/

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.

예시

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

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?

어휘 가족

명사
item
Verb
itemize
형용사
itemized
관련
itemization
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.

빠른 퀴즈

The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.

정답!

정답은: itemized

예시

1

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

everyday

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

2

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

formal

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

3

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

informal

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

4

The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.

academic

The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.

5

The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.

business

The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.

어휘 가족

명사
item
Verb
itemize
형용사
itemized
관련
itemization

자주 쓰는 조합

agenda item agenda item
collector's item collector's item
news item news item
line item line item
luxury item luxury item

자주 쓰는 구문

to be an item

to be a romantic couple

item of interest

something noteworthy

big-ticket item

an expensive purchase

자주 혼동되는 단어

item vs article

Article is typically used for pieces of clothing or written work, while item is a more general term for any unit in a collection.

item vs object

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the vague word 'thing' in professional contexts where 'item' would provide more precision, especially when discussing lists or inventory.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'item' meaning 'likewise' or 'in the same manner,' historically used in lists to introduce each new entry.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Commonly used as a compound noun (e.g., news item, test item) Plural form: items
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking media, describing two celebrities as 'an item' is a common journalistic shorthand for confirming they are in a relationship.

빠른 퀴즈

The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.

정답!

정답은: itemized

관련 표현

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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