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thoroughly

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++thor·ough·ly /ˈθʌrəli $ ˈθʌroʊli, ˈθʌrə-/ ●●○ adverb  1 LOT/VERY MUCHcompletely 完全地;极度地 She sat feeling thoroughly miserable. 她坐着,感到极度痛苦。 thoroughly cooked meat 煮透了的肉2 CAREFULcarefully, so that nothing is forgotten 彻底地;仔细地;详尽地 The room had been thoroughly cleaned. 房间彻底打扫过了。
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thoroughlySuccess is achieved by analysing our market carefully, then researching and testing our products thoroughly.After 10-15 minutes, dry feet thoroughly and apply a massage cream or oil.That is splendid news: few things transform lives for the better as fast and as thoroughly as access to a car.I was thoroughly confused.Eating only thoroughly cooked foods will reduce your risk of illness.They cheered the solos, whooped-it-up for each selection and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.The body was thoroughly examined by physicians.Reduce heat to low; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.Each panel member should ensure that he or she thoroughly tests the case presented for project approval.Many thanks for a thoroughly useful newspaper which is essential reading.Thoroughly wash all surfaces which have come into contact with raw meat.
thor·ough·ly adverbChineseSyllable
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thoroughly
thoroughly /ˈθʌrəli $ ˈθʌroʊli,ˈθʌrə-/ adverb
1. completely:
    She sat feeling thoroughly miserable.
    thoroughly cooked meat
2. carefully, so that nothing is forgotten:
    The room had been thoroughly cleaned.


🔑 thor·ough·lyBrE /ˈθʌrəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈθɜːrəli/ 🔊 adverb🔑 very much; completely 非常;极其;彻底;完全We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. 我们玩得痛快极了。🔊🔊I'm thoroughly confused. 我完全给搞糊涂了。🔊🔊a thoroughly professional performance地道的专业表演🔑 completely and with great attention to detail 彻底;仔细;缜密Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. 把水果仔细清洗过后再用。🔊🔊The work had not been done very thoroughly. 这工作做得不太认真。🔊🔊