in detail

IPA/ɪn dˈiːteɪl/
IPA/ɪn diːtˈeɪl/

in detail — idiom

1. in a way that covers each small fact and aspect fully, not just the main points

1.慣用語B1
釋義

in a way that covers each small fact and aspect fully, not just the main points

例句

The doctor explained the test results in detail so Mizuki understood each number.

verb + in detail: explain ... in detail

Esme described the broken window in detail to the police officer at the door.

describe + object + in detail

同義詞
  • thoroughly

    covers completeness of effort; 'in detail' stresses covering every small part

  • at length

    stresses spending a long time; 'in detail' stresses including all the particulars

  • comprehensively

    more formal; common in reports and reviews

反義詞
  • briefly

    covering only the main points in a short way

  • in outline

    giving only the general shape, not the particulars

文法句型

explain/describe + in detail

go into [something] + in detail

用法筆記

Almost always follows a verb of communication or thought (explain, describe, discuss, study, examine, go into). Marks the difference between a quick summary and a complete account.

常見錯誤

❌She told me the story with detail.
✅She told me the story in detail.
💡the fixed phrase uses 'in', not 'with'.
❌He explained in details how it works.
✅He explained in detail how it works.
💡'detail' stays singular in this phrase.