thereof
含义: Of the thing just mentioned; of that. A formal adverb used in legal and official documents to avoid repeating a noun.
Thereof is a highly formal word, almost exclusively found in legal documents, contracts, and official texts. It functions as a substitute for 'of it' or 'of that,' avoiding repetition. It belongs to a family of formal compound adverbs including 'therein,' 'thereby,' 'thereupon,' and 'thereafter.' While rare in everyday speech, understanding these words is essential for reading legal or official documents. The common phrase 'or lack thereof' is used even in informal contexts.
例句
- The tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance of the property and all fixtures thereof. 承租人应负责该物业及其所有附属设施的维护。El inquilino será responsable del mantenimiento de la propiedad y de todos los elementos fijos de la misma.借主は当該物件およびそのすべての付属設備の維持管理に責任を負うものとします。임차인은 해당 부동산 및 그에 부속된 모든 설비의 유지·관리에 책임을 집니다.
- Her supposed expertise, or lack thereof, was called into question during the cross-examination. 她所谓的专业能力——或者说其缺乏——在交叉询问中受到了质疑。Su supuesta pericia, o la falta de ella, fue cuestionada durante el interrogatorio cruzado.彼女のいわゆる専門知識、あるいはその欠如が、反対尋問の際に疑問視されました。그녀의 이른바 전문 지식, 혹은 그것의 부재가 반대 심문 과정에서 의문시되었습니다.
- The agreement covers all intellectual property and any derivatives thereof. 该协议涵盖所有知识产权及其任何衍生物。El acuerdo abarca toda la propiedad intelectual y cualquier derivado de la misma.この契約はすべての知的財産およびその派生物を対象としています。이 계약은 모든 지적 재산 및 그 파생물을 대상으로 합니다.
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用法指南
语境: professional, academic
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English thaerof, a compound of there and of. It has been used in formal English since the 12th century, especially in legal and ecclesiastical writing.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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