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detail
The word evokes a sense of precision and granularity. In its most common form, it refers to the small components that make up a larger whole; focusing on "details" implies a shift from the big picture to specific, minute elements. As a verb for description, it carries a connotation of thoroughness and exhaustiveness. It is often used in professional or technical contexts where accuracy is paramount, such as legal documents or instructional manuals. In military or security contexts, it describes a specialized assignment. Here, the feeling is one of duty, focus, and specific jurisdiction rather than general labor. When applied to automotive care, the word shifts toward an aesthetic obsession with perfection. It implies a level of cleaning that goes far beyond a standard wash, focusing on every crevice and surface.
Countable when referring to a specific piece of information ('every single detail') or a specialized team ('a security detail'). Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being thorough ('the painting is full of detail').
意味
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
"She described every single detail of the accident to the police."
A small group of people assigned to a specific task.
"He was assigned to the security detail for the visiting diplomat."
To describe something item by item; to provide comprehensive information about something.
"The report details the steps necessary to implement the new policy."