
好词典

源自古英语 'þus',意为“以这种方式”,与古高地德语 'sus' 同源。
❶ 表示结果或结论,相当于中文的“因此、于是”,用于承接前文逻辑,引出必然结果。
“He forgot his keys, thus he couldn't enter the house.”
(他忘了带钥匙,因此无法进入房子。)
“The road was blocked, thus we had to take a detour.”
(道路被封锁了,于是我们不得不绕道而行。)
❶ 表示方式或程度,相当于中文的“这样、如此”,用于描述某种特定的方式或状态。
“Hold the tool thus to avoid injury.”
(这样握住工具以避免受伤。)
“The instructions say to fold the paper thus.”
(说明书上说要把纸这样折叠。)
thus far — 表示“到目前为止”,用于总结迄今为止的情况或进展。
“Thus far, the project has been successful.”
(到目前为止,这个项目是成功的。)