- 提供…的细节，说明详情，详细说，详述：
The computer's characteristics are fully detailed in the brochure.
计算机的性能在这小册子里有详尽说明。
She detailed her plans to me.
她向我详述了她的计划。
- 列举，逐一说明，逐条告知：
The policeman detailed the events leading up to the robbery.
警察列举了这件抢劫案的作案过程。
The employees were asked to detail their complains and grievances.
要求雇员们逐一说明他们的怨言和苦情。
- 【军事】分遣，特遣，特派，派遣，选派：
The officer detailed a man for sentry duty.
军官派一名战士站岗。
They were detailed to patrol the border.
派遣他们去边境巡逻。
- 以细部装饰，为…提供复杂精细的装饰：
She detailed the lingerie and skirt with lace and embroidery.
她用花边和刺绣装饰女内衣和裙子。