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throughout

UK //θruːˈaʊt//US //θruːˈaʊt//

词源

源自中古英语 'thurghout',由 'through'(通过)和 'out'(出)组合而成,最早可追溯至古英语时期。

adverb

❶ 表示自始至终、完全地,强调从开始到结束的整个过程。

“The house was painted white throughout.”

(这栋房子全部被漆成了白色。)

“The book is interesting throughout.”

(这本书从头到尾都很有趣。)

同义词:completely, entirely, from start to finish

常见短语

throughout the world — 表示在全球范围内,强调某事或某现象在世界各地都存在或发生。

“English is spoken throughout the world.”

(英语在世界各地都被使用。)

throughout history — 表示在历史长河中,强调某事或某现象从古至今一直存在或发生。

“Throughout history, people have always sought freedom.”

(纵观历史,人们一直在追求自由。)