late 14c. (adv.) "moreover, in addition," from Latin item (adv.) "likewise, just so, moreover," used to introduce a new fact or statement, probably from ita "thus," id "it" (see id) + adverbial ending -tem (compare idem "the same"). Thus "a statement or maxim" (of the kind formerly introduced by the word item), first recorded 1560s. Meaning "detail of information" (especially in a newspaper) is from 1819; item "sexually linked unmarried couple" is 1970, probably from notion of being an item in the gossip columns. Noun sense of "an article of any kind" (1570s) developed from adverbial sense of "moreover, in addition," which was used before every article in a list (such as an inventory or bill).
双语例句
1. The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso drawing.
展览会上最贵重的展品是毕加索的一幅素描。
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2. There was an item in the paper about him.
报纸上有一条关于他的报道。
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3. I came upon an irresistible item at a yard sale.
在一次庭院拍卖会上，我偶然发现了一个忍不住想买的东西。
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4. Leather jeans are the must-have fashion item of the season.