thorough: [OE] Thorough is ultimately the same word as through. Both go back to Old English thurh ‘through’. In its single-syllable form it has stuck to its original role as a preposition and adverb, but in the case of thorough this has now virtually died out, leaving only the adjective, which evolved in the 13th century from the notion of going ‘through’ something so as to affect every part. => thrill, through
thorough (adj.)
c. 1300, adjectival use of Old English þuruh (adv.) "from end to end, from side to side," stressed variant of þurh (adv., prep.); see through. Related: thoroughly; thoroughness.
雙語例句
1. The degree provides a thorough grounding in both mathematics and statistics.
該學位課程將為數學和統計學打下紮實的基礎。
來自柯林斯例句
2. A thorough brushing helps to freshen up your mouth.
徹底刷牙有助於口氣清新。
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3. He uncoiled the hose and gave them a thorough drenching.
他把軟管鋪展開來，把它們徹底衝洗了一下。
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4. Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found.
盡管進行了徹底的調查，還是沒有發現索思韋爾博士的任何蹤跡。
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5. The prospects are that he will give opponents a thorough pounding.