through
/θruː/ (bre, ipa) · [θrˈu] /θruː/ (ame, ipa) · [θrˈu] /ˈthrü/ (ame, mw)
through — 介系詞
1. going in one side or end of a space, object, or barrier and coming out the oppos
穿過
從空間或物體的一側進入，從另一側出來
going in one side or end of a space, object, or barrier and coming out the opposite side or end
Lakan pushed the needle through the thick fabric and pulled it out the other side.
Lakan 把針穿過厚布，然後從另一邊拉出來。
through + concrete object (fabric)
The old wooden gate creaked as the children ran through it into the garden.
古老的木門嘎吱作響，孩子們跑過它進入花園。
Cold air was leaking through a small crack in the window frame of the bedroom.
冷空氣從臥室窗框的小裂縫滲進來。
Water dripped through the ceiling and left a dark stain on the carpet below.
水從天花板滴下來，在地毯上留下了一塊深色污漬。
Joaquín watched the train speed through the station without stopping at the platform.
Joaquín 看著火車快速駛過車站，完全沒有在月臺停靠。
文法句型
through + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense always involves physical movement or penetration from one side of something to the other. The object of 'through' is the thing being crossed or penetrated.
常見錯誤
2. lasting from the beginning of a period until it ends
整個期間
從時間段開始到結束的完整過程
lasting from the beginning of a period until it ends
Nala stayed awake through the entire movie because the plot was so exciting.
Nala 整部電影都沒有睡著，因為劇情太精彩了。
through + entire + noun phrase (the entire movie)
The bakery stays open through the winter months even when few customers come in.
那家麵包店整個冬天都開著，即使客人很少來。
Dahlia worked through the night to finish the report before the morning meeting.
Dahlia 工作了一整夜，在早上的會議前完成了報告。
Rohan studied through the summer vacation while his friends went to the beach.
Rohan 整個暑假都在唸書，而他的朋友們卻去了海灘。
The camp stayed open through the long holiday weekend in July.
那座營地在七月的長假週末整段時間都開放。
- throughout
stronger emphasis on covering every part of the period
- during
can refer to any point within the period, not necessarily the whole
文法句型
through + time period
用法筆記
Unlike 'during', which can refer to a point within a period, 'through' implies the entire duration from beginning to end.
常見錯誤
3. up to and including a particular day, time, or item in a series, with the endpoi
到…為止
用於日期或編號範圍，終點也算在內
up to and including a particular day, time, or item in a series, with the endpoint counted as part of the range
The store is having a sale from Wednesday through Saturday this week only.
這家店從星期三到星期六打折，僅限本週。
from [start] through [end] (inclusive range pattern)
Students must read chapters one through ten for next Monday's exam.
學生必須閱讀第一到第十章，為下週一的考試做準備。
The museum will be closed from January through March for building repairs.
博物館將從一月到三月閉館，進行建築維修。
Otis booked a hotel room from Friday through Sunday for the weekend trip.
Otis 訂了從週五到週日的飯店房間，準備週末出遊。
文法句型
from + start + through + end
用法筆記
Chiefly American English. In British English, 'to' or 'until' is used instead, and the inclusive meaning must be stated separately. Always paired with 'from' when marking a start point.
常見錯誤
4. used to show the process, effort, or situation that brought about a result
由於
表示某事發生的原因或來源
used to show the process, effort, or situation that brought about a result
Talia got the job through hard work and careful preparation for the interview.
Talia 靠著努力和仔細的面試準備得到了那份工作。
through + effort (hard work, dedication)
The company lost a lot of money through poor management decisions last year.
這家公司去年因為管理決策不善而損失了大筆金錢。
Christopher improved his Spanish through daily practice with native speakers.
Christopher 透過每天與母語人士練習，西班牙語進步了很多。
Many families lost their homes through no fault of their own during the flood.
許多家庭在洪水期間並非出於自己的過錯而失去了家園。
The peace agreement was reached through months of difficult talks between both sides.
和平協議是經過雙方數個月的艱難談判才達成的。
- because of
more direct and neutral; works for both positive and negative causes
- due to
more formal, often used in writing
- thanks to
informal and positive
文法句型
through + noun phrase (cause)
用法筆記
Often used with positive outcomes (success through effort) or neutral causal chains. For purely negative causes, 'because of' or 'due to' may sound more natural in modern English.
常見錯誤
5. using a person, organization, system, or method as the channel for doing somethi
經由
利用特定方法、系統或中間人處理事情
using a person, organization, system, or method as the channel for doing something
Élise booked her flight through an online travel agency that offered good prices.
Élise 透過一家提供優惠價格的線上旅行社訂了機票。
through + intermediary (agency, contact, system)
The message was sent through a secure email system to protect the patient's information.
訊息透過安全的電子郵件系統傳送，以保護病人的資料。
Walid found his lost wallet through a kind stranger who returned it to the police.
Walid 透過一位好心的陌生人找到了他遺失的錢包，對方把它交到了警察局。
You can apply for the scholarship through the university website before the deadline.
你可以透過大學網站在截止日期前申請獎學金。
The charity raises money through donations from local businesses and community members.
這家慈善機構透過當地企業和社區成員的捐款來募款。
文法句型
through + noun phrase (method)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (CAUSE): this sense focuses on the channel or tool used, not the reason. Test it — if you can replace 'through' with 'using' without changing the meaning, it is this sense.
常見錯誤
through — 形容詞
- throughpositive
- throughercomparative
- throughestsuperlative
1. having reached the end of a task, activity, or relationship; no longer engaged i
做完了
已經結束某項任務或活動
having reached the end of a task, activity, or relationship; no longer engaged in something
Joon was finally through with his homework after three hours of solving math problems.
Joon 在解了三個小時的數學題後，終於做完了功課。
be through with + noun (task)
When you are through with the magazine, leave it on the coffee table.
那本雜誌你看完之後，就把它放在咖啡桌上。
The mechanic said he would be through with the car repairs by five o'clock.
技師說他會在五點前完成汽車修理。
After the argument, Rohan told his roommate that they were through living together.
爭吵之後，Rohan 告訴室友他們的同居關係結束了。
- busy
still engaged in the activity
文法句型
be + through (with something)
用法筆記
Used only after a form of 'be' (predicative position). 'Through' in this sense cannot go before a noun — you cannot say 'a through student'. Often followed by 'with' when specifying what is finished.
常見錯誤
2. having passed an exam, contest, or selection stage and moved on to the next one
晉級
通過考試或比賽，進入下一階段
having passed an exam, contest, or selection stage and moved on to the next one
Nala was through to the final round after beating the top seed in tennis.
Nala 擊敗了頭號種子選手後，晉級了網球決賽。
be through to + next stage (final, next round)
Only three teams are through to the championship game after the semifinal matches ended.
準決賽結束後，只有三支隊伍晉級了冠軍賽。
Christopher is through to the interview stage of the job application process.
Christopher 通過了求職過程的篩選，進入了面試階段。
Adisa could not believe he was through to the next level of the music competition.
Adisa 不敢相信自己晉級了音樂比賽的下一輪。
- eliminated
removed from the competition
文法句型
be + through (to something)
用法筆記
Followed by 'to' to indicate the next stage. This sense is commonly used in sports, exams, and competitive selection contexts.
常見錯誤
3. referring to a train, bus, flight, or route that covers the whole journey betwee
直達的
交通工具無需換乘即可到達目的地
referring to a train, bus, flight, or route that covers the whole journey between its origin and destination without forcing travelers to change vehicles
A through train runs daily from London to Edinburgh without any stops in between.
有一班直達列車每天從倫敦開往愛丁堡，中途不停靠。
through train / through bus (attributive use before noun)
Passengers on the through flight do not need to change planes at any airport.
搭乘直達航班的旅客不需要在任何機場轉機。
The travel agent recommended a through bus that goes straight to the coastal resort town.
旅行社推薦了一班直達巴士，直接開往海邊度假小鎮。
Otis bought a through ticket to travel from Boston to Chicago without switching trains.
Otis 買了一張直達票，可以從波士頓坐到芝加哥，不用換火車。
- direct
more common and less formal; 'direct train' and 'through train' are often interchangeable
- connecting
requires a change of vehicle
文法句型
through + noun (transport type)
用法筆記
This sense is used only before a noun (attributive position), unlike the other adjective senses. Common in transport and travel contexts.
常見錯誤
through — 副詞
1. from one side or end to the other, passing across the full space of something
穿過去
從一端或一側到另一端或另一側
from one side or end to the other, passing across the full space of something
The gate was locked, so the cat squeezed through and ran into the yard.
大門鎖著，所以那隻貓擠了過去，跑進了院子。
verb + through (squeeze through, push through)
The bullet went clean through and lodged itself in the wooden wall behind.
子彈直接穿了過去，卡在後面的木牆裡。
Dahlia held the card up to the light and could see the watermark showing through.
Dahlia 把卡片舉到燈光下，可以看到浮水印透了出來。
The road was blocked by snow, so no cars could get through to the village.
道路被雪堵住了，所以沒有車能穿過去到達村莊。
文法句型
verb + through
all the way through
用法筆記
In this adverb sense, 'through' follows a verb and does not take an object. The barrier or space being crossed is understood from context.
常見錯誤
2. from the beginning to the end of an activity, performance, or piece of text with
從頭到尾
從活動或內容的開始到結束不中斷
from the beginning to the end of an activity, performance, or piece of text without stopping
Élise read the letter all the way through before she said anything about it.
Élise 把那封信從頭到尾讀了一遍，然後才對它發表意見。
all the way through (emphatic form)
The audience sat through the long play even though many of them were tired.
觀眾們從頭到尾看完了那部長劇，即使他們很多人已經累了。
Christopher listened to the entire album through without skipping a single song.
Christopher 把整張專輯從頭到尾聽完，沒有跳過任何一首歌。
Joon watched the documentary through and learned a lot about ocean pollution.
Joon 從頭到尾看完了那部紀錄片，學到了很多關於海洋污染的知識。
- completely
can replace 'through' in some contexts but is broader in meaning
文法句型
read/listen/work + all the way through
用法筆記
Often paired with 'all the way' for emphasis. Unlike 'through' as a preposition (sense TIME SPAN), this adverb does not take an object — the activity is implied.
常見錯誤
3. to the point where a task, process, or piece of work has been fully finished
完成
到行動完全結束或達成目標為止
to the point where a task, process, or piece of work has been fully finished
Talia promised to stay at the office until she was through with the project.
Talia 承諾會留在辦公室直到完成那個專案。
be through (meaning: finished working)
The team worked all weekend and finally got through with the software update.
團隊整個週末都在工作，終於完成了軟體更新。
Once Walid is through with his training, he will start working at the hospital.
Walid 完成訓練後，就會開始在醫院工作。
Lakan was through with the cleaning by noon and went out to meet his friends.
Lakan 中午前就做完了清潔工作，出門去找朋友。
文法句型
be/get + through
用法筆記
Predominantly used with 'be' or 'get'. The 'with' phrase is optional when the context makes the task clear ('I'm through!' means 'I'm done!').
常見錯誤
4. to the fullest degree; in every part or aspect of something, leaving no part una
徹底
在每個方面或部分都完全地，絲毫不差
to the fullest degree; in every part or aspect of something, leaving no part unaffected
Samira is a painter through and through — she sees colors and shapes everywhere she goes.
Samira 是位徹頭徹尾的畫家——她走到哪裡都看得到色彩和形狀。
through and through (fixed phrase meaning completely)
The wood was rotten through and through and crumbled at the slightest touch.
那塊木頭已經徹底腐爛，輕輕一碰就碎掉了。
Omar is a teacher through and through, patient with every student who struggles in class.
Omar 是位徹頭徹尾的老師，對班上每個學習有困難的學生都很有耐心。
The old blanket was soaked through and through after being left out in the rain.
那條舊毯子被遺忘在雨中，已經徹底濕透了。
- completely
standard and widely applicable
- entirely
slightly more formal
文法句型
through and through
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'through and through'. The doubled form intensifies the meaning — it is not a repetition for style but a fixed expression of totality.