thorough是什么意思

adj. 彻底的；十分的；周密的

中文词源

thorough 彻底的，完全的

来自 through 拼写变体或表强调，引申词义彻底的，完全的等。

thorough: 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.

1. The degree provides a thorough grounding in both mathematics and statistics.: 该学位课程将为数学和统计学打下扎实的基础。

3. He uncoiled the hose and gave them a thorough drenching.: 他把软管铺展开来，把它们彻底冲洗了一下。

4. Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found.: 尽管进行了彻底的调查，还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。

5. The prospects are that he will give opponents a thorough pounding.: 他很有可能使对手们一败涂地。