thorough /ˈθʌrə/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

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

  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。

• 2. 

  thoroughly ADV 彻底地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  Food that is being offered hot must be reheated thoroughly.

  热熟食拿到手后必须重新热透。

• 3. 

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

  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。

• 4. 

  thoroughness N-UNCOUNT 细心

  例：

  His thoroughness and attention to detail is legendary.

  他的细心和对细节的关注是很有名的。

• 5. 

  ADJ Thorough is used to emphasize the large degree or extent of something. (用于强调程度或范围) 完全的 [det ADJ] [强调]

  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。

• 6. 

  thoroughly ADV 完全地

  例：

  I thoroughly enjoy your programme.

  我非常喜欢你们的节目。