throughfare
IPA/θɹˈuːfeə/
IPA/θɹˈuːfɛɹ/
throughfare — noun
1. a way of writing 'thoroughfare' that means the same thing, seen in some older or
1.名詞C2
釋義
a way of writing 'thoroughfare' that means the same thing, seen in some older or nonstandard texts.
例句
The sign painter wrote 'throughfare' instead of 'thoroughfare' on the village map.
throughfare used as an alternate written form
In older local records, 'throughfare' sometimes appears where modern guides use 'thoroughfare'.
The editor kept 'throughfare' in the notice because that spelling appeared in the original text.
A museum label explained that 'throughfare' was once used as a spelling of 'thoroughfare'.
用法筆記
Used mainly when discussing spelling or when quoting an older sign, map, or document. In current edited English, 'thoroughfare' is the standard form.