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  • [ˈθʌrə]
  • Derivatives : noun  thoroughness ; adverb  thoroughly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

thorough ['θ^rə]
  1. 1. adjective [+search] [ investigation etc] 彻底
  2. 2. adjective [+knowledge] [ research] 详尽
  3. 3. adjective [+person] (methodical) 细致
  4. 4. adjective (complete) 完全

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary (1 result)

thorough [ˈθʌrə]
  1. 1. adjective 一丝不苟的;精准
    A journal can provide us an informed and thorough reading of the current culture.
    一本期刊可以我们提供各种各样有关当前文化的精准解读。
  2. 2. adjective 彻底的,全面的,十足
    In all cases, disinfection should be preceded by thorough cleaning.
    各种情况下,都应该通过彻底清洁进行消毒

Macmillan Dictionary - Simpler Definitions (1 result)

thorough [ˈθʌrə]
  1. 1. adjective including everything that is possible or necessary
  2. 2. adjective complete: used for emphasizing how bad someone or something is

Example Search

After a long winter, every home needs a thorough spring-cleaning.
等漫长的冬天过去以后,每家都需要来个彻底的大扫除。
The panel passed the proposal after a thorough discussion.
委员会在详细讨论后通过了这个提议。
The committee made a rational decision through thorough consultation and research.
委员会经过彻底的咨询和研究,作出了明智的决定。
Both parties had a thorough discussion, thus they reached an agreement.
双方进行了详细的讨论,于是达成了协议。
In all cases, disinfection should be preceded by thorough cleaning.
在各种情况下,都应该通过彻底清洁进行消毒。
The answer was determined after a thorough investigation.
经过彻底调查做出了这个回答。
The brakes will need a thorough inspection for wear and tear.
刹车片需彻底检查一下磨损程度。
He made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars.
他用双筒望远镜扫视了一遍海滩。
A thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing.
对总账的彻底调查没有发现任何东西。

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