新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

thorough

英  [ˈθʌrə]
    
美  [ˈθɜːrəʊ]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1彻底的

    A thorough action or activity is one that is done very carefully and in a detailed way so that nothing is forgotten.

    反义词

    partial , superficial

    双语例句

    例:

    We are making a thorough investigation.

    我们正在进行彻底的调查。

    例:

    This very thorough survey goes back to 1784.

    这项非常彻底的调查可追溯到1784年。

    例:

    How thorough is the assessment?

    这个评估的彻底程度如何?

    2细心的

    Someone who is thorough is always very careful in their work, so that nothing is forgotten.

    双语例句

    例:

    Martin would be a good judge, I thought. He was calm and thorough.

    我想马丁会是个好法官。他既沉着又细心。

    3(用于强调程度或范围)完全的

    Thorough is used to emphasize the large degree or extent of something.

    近义词

    complete

    双语例句

    例:

    To me, this seemed like a thorough waste of time.

    在我看来,这好像完全是浪费时间。

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