through
Meaning: Moving from one side to another; by means of; from beginning to end
'Through' indicates movement from one side to another, by means of something, or from beginning to end. It can show completion ('read through'), causation ('through hard work'), or connection ('through a friend'). American English often uses 'thru' informally.
Examples
- The train goes through a long tunnel. 火车穿过一条长隧道。El tren pasa por un túnel largo.電車は長いトンネルを通る。기차는 긴 터널을 통과한다.
- She got the job through a recommendation. 她通过推荐得到了这份工作。Consiguió el trabajo a través de una recomendación.彼女は推薦を通じてその仕事を得た。그녀는 추천을 통해 그 일자리를 얻었다.
- I worked through the night to finish the report. 我通宵工作完成了报告。Trabajé toda la noche para terminar el informe.報告書を仕上げるために夜通し働いた。보고서를 마무리하기 위해 밤새 일했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'þurh', from Proto-Germanic '*þurhw'. Related to German 'durch' and Dutch 'door'. Its complex spelling reflects a long history of variant spellings — 'thorough', 'thro', and modern informal 'thru' all stem from the same root.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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