itemise

itemise — verb

1. to set out each part of something one by one, usually giving specific details fo

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to set out each part of something one by one, usually giving specific details for every part

例句

Vinícius itemised every train fare and meal on the travel claim form.

itemise + every cost on a claim form

The accountant asked Zuri to itemise the repair costs before approving payment.

ask + object + to itemise + costs

同義詞
  • list

    more neutral and broader; it does not always suggest detailed breakdown

  • enumerate

    more formal and often focused on naming points in order

  • spell out

    emphasises making details fully clear, often in less formal contexts

文法句型

itemise + costs/changes/ingredients

itemise + each/every + noun

用法筆記

Usually takes a direct object made of separate points such as costs, changes, or ingredients. Common in business, reporting, and administrative writing. The usual US spelling is 'itemize'.

常見錯誤

❌The bill itemised with each extra fee.
✅The bill itemised each extra fee.
💡itemise normally takes a direct object, not 'with'.
❌She itemised about the delays in one sentence.
✅She itemised the delays one by one.
💡itemise means listing separate points clearly, not just mentioning a topic.