item
Significado: A single thing, especially one that is part of a list or collection
The noun 'item' refers to an individual thing or unit, especially when it is part of a group, list, or collection. It is commonly used in business contexts (line item), news (news item), and shopping (item on sale). The word is also informally used to describe a romantic couple ('they're an item').
Ejemplos
- There are several items on the agenda we need to discuss. 议程上有几个项目需要讨论。Hay varios puntos en la agenda que necesitamos discutir.議題にはいくつか議論すべき項目があります。안건에 논의해야 할 항목이 여러 가지 있습니다.
- This item is currently out of stock. 这件商品目前缺货。Este artículo está actualmente agotado.この商品は現在在庫切れです。이 상품은 현재 품절입니다.
- The first item of business is the budget review. 第一个议程是预算审查。El primer punto del orden del día es la revisión del presupuesto.最初の議題は予算の見直しです。첫 번째 안건은 예산 검토입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'item' meaning 'also' or 'likewise', used to introduce each article in a list. Originally an adverb in medieval inventories ('item, one chair; item, one table'), it was reinterpreted as a noun meaning 'a thing on a list'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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