details
details — 名詞
1. one of the small pieces, features, or facts that together make up something larg
細節；細項
構成整體的小部分
one of the small pieces, features, or facts that together make up something larger — for example, the separate elements of a picture, a plan, a story, or a machine.
Niran studied every detail of the contract before signing it.
Niran 在簽合約前仔細研究了每一個細節。
the details of [something] for referring to the parts of a document
The architect explained each detail of the building's design to the client.
建築師向客戶說明了建築設計的每個細節。
Manuela noticed a small detail in the painting that everyone else had missed.
Manuela 注意到畫中一個大家都忽略的小細節。
The report covered all the details of the project from start to finish.
這份報告涵蓋了專案從頭到尾的所有細節。
Even the tiniest detail of the wedding dress was carefully chosen by the bride.
新娘仔細挑選了婚紗上最微小的細節。
- element
more neutral; a basic part of a whole, without implying smallness
- component
more technical; one part of a larger system or machine
- particular
more formal; a specific item within a larger set
文法句型
the details of [something]
in detail
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'in detail' as an adverbial: 'We examined the proposal in detail.' The plural form 'details' is far more common than the singular 'detail' in everyday usage.
常見錯誤
2. a specific fact regarding a subject, event, or person — often used when giving o
詳情；資訊
關於某人某事的具體資訊
a specific fact regarding a subject, event, or person — often used when giving or asking for more narrow information beyond a general statement.
Can you give me more details about the job opening?
你能告訴我更多關於這個職缺的詳情嗎？
detail about [something] for asking for information
Selim refused to share the personal details of his family life.
Selim 拒絕透露他家庭生活的個人資訊。
Please send us your contact details so we can reach you by phone.
請把您的聯絡資訊寄給我們，這樣我們才能打電話聯絡您。
Reema wrote down all the travel details including flight numbers and hotel addresses.
Reema 把所有旅行資訊都記了下來，包括航班號碼和旅館地址。
The police asked for details of what happened on the night of the accident.
警方要求提供事故當晚的詳細經過。
- information
more general; facts about a situation without the implication of specifics
- particulars
more formal; specific facts about an event or arrangement
- data
more technical; facts and statistics collected for analysis
- generalization
a broad statement without specific facts
文法句型
detail about [something]
detail on [something]
用法筆記
Frequently appears in fixed phrases like 'contact details,' 'travel details,' 'further details,' and 'full details.' Commonly used in questions ('What are the details?') and requests ('Please provide details.').
常見錯誤
3. the quality of giving close and thorough attention to every small part of a task
周詳；仔細
對小事認真關注的態度
the quality of giving close and thorough attention to every small part of a task, piece of work, or situation — rather than only looking at the big picture.
Her attention to detail made her the best editor at the publishing house.
她對細節的周詳態度使她成為出版社最優秀的編輯。
attention to detail as a positive quality
The chef's attention to detail was evident in every dish served at the restaurant.
這間餐廳每道菜都能看出主廚對細節的重視。
attention to detail as a positive quality
A good accountant pays attention to every detail in the financial records.
好的會計師會仔細核對財務報表中的每一項紀錄。
The project failed because nobody paid enough attention to detail during planning.
這個專案之所以失敗，是因為規劃階段沒有人注重細節。
Mizuki admired the detail in the handmade furniture sold at the local market.
Mizuki 很欣賞當地市集那些手工家具的細緻做工。
- thoroughness
the quality of being complete and careful in everything you do
- meticulousness
extreme care and precision, often implying time and effort
- precision
exactness and accuracy, especially in technical work
- carelessness
lack of attention or thought about what you are doing
文法句型
attention to detail
detail-oriented
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in this sense. The common phrase 'attention to detail' functions as a set noun phrase expressing thoroughness. Also used attributively: 'a detail-oriented person.'
常見錯誤
4. the small decorative features, fine lines, or subtle touches that together form
細部；精細
藝術作品中的精細元素
the small decorative features, fine lines, or subtle touches that together form the character of a painting, photograph, sculpture, building, or other creative work.
The detail in the marble horse statue was so fine you could see every muscle.
那座大理石馬雕像的細部非常精緻，連每條肌肉都看得一清二楚。
the detail in [work of art] for describing fine work
Ezra used a magnifying glass to study the detail on an old city map.
Ezra 用放大鏡仔細研究那張古城地圖的細部。
The photographer captured incredible detail in the close-up shots of dragonfly wings.
攝影師在蜻蜓翅膀的特寫鏡頭中捕捉到了令人驚嘆的細部。
Piotr spent weeks adding detail to the faces in his portrait of the mayor.
Piotr 花了數週時間為他畫的市長肖像添加臉部細部。
The wooden ceiling of the old temple was full of beautiful carved detail.
那座古老寺廟的木造天花板上布滿了精美的雕刻細部。
- ornamentation
decorative elements added to something, more formal and less focused on precision
- intricacy
the quality of having many complex small parts, often implying difficulty to produce
- refinement
small improvements or subtle details that make something better
文法句型
the detail in [work of art]
用法筆記
In this sense, 'detail' can be uncountable (referring to the overall presence of fine elements) or countable (referring to a specific fine element). Common in art criticism and design reviews.
常見錯誤
5. a group of soldiers chosen for a special duty, the act of choosing them, or the
特遣任務
軍隊的特別指派任務
a group of soldiers chosen for a special duty, the act of choosing them, or the duty itself — for example, a guard detail or a kitchen detail.
A detail of six soldiers was sent to guard the bridge overnight.
一支六人小隊被派去徹夜守衛那座橋。
a detail of [number] soldiers for a group assigned to a task
Sergeant Lauren was put in charge of the kitchen detail for the weekend.
Lauren 中士被指派負責週末的廚房勤務。
The commander assigned a detail to repair the communications tower before dawn.
指揮官指派了一組人天亮前修好通訊塔。
Each morning the officer announced the details for the day's camp duties.
每天早上軍官都會宣布當天的營區勤務分配。
- squad
a small group of soldiers, more general and not necessarily task-specific
- unit
a military group of any size, less specific to temporary assignments
- detachment
a group separated from a larger force for a special mission
文法句型
on detail
detail to [place]
用法筆記
Chiefly used in military contexts. The phrase 'on detail' means assigned away from one's regular unit for temporary special duty. The word can refer to the people (the detail), the task (a guard detail), or the selection process itself.
details — 動詞
- detailspresent simple I / you / we / they
- detailses3rd person singular
- detailsing-ing form
- detailsedpast simple
1. to give a full and careful description of something, including all its small par
詳述；細說
詳細說明所有細節
to give a full and careful description of something, including all its small parts and specific facts — for example, detailing a plan to a team or detailing the events of a day.
Zuri detailed the schedule for the conference and answered everyone's questions.
Zuri 詳細說明了會議行程，並回答了大家的問題。
detail + [schedule/plan/proposal] for explaining step by step
The report detailed how the money had been spent over the past three years.
這份報告詳述了過去三年這筆錢是如何花掉的。
detail + wh-clause (how, what, where)
Henry detailed the dangers of hiking alone in the mountains without proper gear.
Henry 詳細說明了沒有適當裝備就獨自登山有哪些危險。
The guide detailed each stop on the tour and mentioned the local history.
導遊詳細說明了行程中的每一個景點，並介紹了當地的歷史。
Dylan detailed the steps required to set up the new computer system at work.
Dylan 詳細說明了在公司安裝新電腦系統所需的步驟。
- summarize
to give only the main points, leaving out details
文法句型
detail [something]
detail what/where/how
用法筆記
Common in professional and formal contexts — reports, presentations, instructions, and news articles. The object is typically a plan, process, event, or list of items. Frequently followed by a wh-clause ('detail how/what/where').
常見錯誤
2. to officially order someone to perform a particular duty or task, especially in
派遣；指派
正式指派某人執行任務
to officially order someone to perform a particular duty or task, especially in a military or work setting — often used in the passive form to say someone has been chosen for a special job.
Two officers were detailed to investigate the supply route through the forest.
兩名軍官被派去調查穿越森林的補給路線。
passive: be detailed to [task/infinitive]
The captain detailed three soldiers to set up the camp before nightfall.
上尉派了三名士兵在天黑前搭好營地。
Tamar was detailed to escort the diplomats to the meeting at the embassy.
Tamar 被指派護送外交官前往大使館參加會議。
A team of engineers was detailed to inspect the damaged bridge the next morning.
一組工程師被派去第二天早上檢查受損的橋樑。
文法句型
be detailed to [task]
用法筆記
Almost always used in formal or military contexts. The passive construction 'be detailed to [infinitive/goal]' is the most common pattern. Distinguish from noun sense 5 (MILITARY ASSIGNMENT) — the verb refers to the act of assigning, while the noun refers to the group or task itself.
3. to add small decorative features or finishing touches to an object, building, or
裝飾；修飾
為物體添加精細裝飾
to add small decorative features or finishing touches to an object, building, or piece of work — for example, detailing a wooden cabinet with carved patterns or detailing the trim of a house.
The carpenter detailed the cabinet doors with delicate flower patterns.
木匠在櫥櫃門上添加了精美的花卉圖案作為裝飾。
detail [object] with [decoration]
The ceiling of the ballroom was detailed in gold leaf and fresh paint.
宴會廳的天花板以金箔和新漆加以修飾。
Each vase was carefully detailed by hand with coloured glaze and fine lines.
每個花瓶都經過手工仔細修飾，上了彩釉並畫上細線。
Niran detailed the edges of the garden path with small white stones.
Niran 用白色小石子修飾了花園小徑的邊緣。
文法句型
detail [something] with [decoration]
用法筆記
Common in design, architecture, and craftsmanship. The passive form ('the frame was detailed with carvings') is very frequent. The past participle 'detailed' also functions as an adjective — compare 'a detailed pattern' (elaborate) versus 'a detailed report' (thorough).
4. to clean a car, van, or other vehicle very thoroughly, both inside and out, incl
精洗；清潔
徹底清潔汽車內外
to clean a car, van, or other vehicle very thoroughly, both inside and out, including polishing the body, cleaning the upholstery, and scrubbing the wheels.
Selim took his truck to the garage to have it detailed before the road trip.
Selim 把卡車送修車廠做內外精洗，準備出遠門。
have [vehicle] detailed — common causative pattern
Manuela spent the whole Sunday detailing her car until it looked brand new.
Manuela 花了整個週日徹底清潔她的車，車子看起來煥然一新。
The shop charges two hundred dollars to detail a full-size SUV.
這家店精洗一輛大型休旅車要收兩百美元。
Henry's father used to detail his old motorcycle every weekend in the garage.
Henry 的父親以前每個週末都在車庫裡徹底清洗他的老摩托車。
After the off-road trip, Dylan paid a professional to detail his muddy jeep.
越野旅行回來後，Dylan 花錢請專業人士精洗他那輛滿是泥巴的吉普車。
文法句型
detail [vehicle]
用法筆記
This sense is very common in everyday speech in American and Australian English. 'Car detailing' is a commercial service. The verb implies a much deeper clean than a standard car wash — it includes cleaning under the hood, conditioning leather seats, and polishing paintwork.
常見錯誤
5. to create precise technical drawings showing the exact measurements, materials,
繪製細部圖
繪製建築或機械的細部圖
to create precise technical drawings showing the exact measurements, materials, and construction of the small parts of a building, machine, or structure.
The architect detailed every window frame in the blueprints for the new library.
建築師在新建圖書館的藍圖中繪製了每個窗框的細部圖。
Engineering students learned how to detail connections between steel beams.
工程系的學生學習如何繪製鋼樑之間的銜接細部圖。
detail connections between [structural elements]
A specialist was hired to detail the staircase railings for the building plan.
一位專家受聘在建築平面圖中繪製樓梯欄杆的細部圖。
Piotr spent three days detailing the foundation layout for the new warehouse.
Piotr 花了三天時間為新倉庫繪製地基配置細部圖。
文法句型
detail [part of structure]
用法筆記
A specialized sense used primarily in architecture and engineering. The noun form 'detail drawing' is more common than the verb. Intransitive use ('he details for a living') exists but is rare.