Thorough
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定义
(He is a) thorough (worker): （他是一位）认真的，尽职的（工人）
(His work is very) thorough: （他的工作是非常）彻底的，周密的
Pronunciation examples
UK: He's a good doctor, Jeffrey, and thorough.
US: I've given your colon a thorough inspection, and it looks like you're ready to go.
示例
- "I need someone thorough, methodical and clean to help organize Horatio and his lab."
- "Harold Warbuckle : Yes, she's quite thorough."
- "Harold : Yes, he's quite thorough."
- "She's incredibly thorough, and very capable of putting the right spin on this situation."
练习 1
Polly Watson is described as thorough.
What is a synonym of "thorough"?
What is a synonym of "thorough"?
Polly Watson is described as thorough.
What is a synonym of "thorough"?
What is a synonym of "thorough"?
"Thorough" means "competent" or "capable". These terms are synonymous in this context.
Polly is quite pretty, but this is not what Warbuckle means when he says that she is "thorough".
"Direct" is not a synonym of "thorough".
Polly is in fact very friendly, but this is not what Warbuckle means when he says that she is "thorough".
练习 2
According to Bruno, Susie has really done a thorough job in her .
According to Bruno, Susie has really done a thorough job in her research.
research: This is the best choice here. "You've done your homework" is an idiom which means "you have done your research" or "you know what you're talking about". "Thorough", in this context, means very careful and complete, for example: Our pharmaceutical tests were very thorough, we checked everything at least a hundred times to ensure there were no errors.
travel arrangements: When Bruno says "You've really done your homework", he is not referring to to Susie's travel arrangements, but Susie's general work on the ad campaign.
sales: When Bruno says "You've really done your homework", he is not referring to "sales", but Susie's general work on the ad campaign.
school work: Because Bruno is not a teacher and Susie is not a student, and they are speaking in an office not a classroom, this choice is incorrect. "Homework" is being used as an analogy for Susie's research and preparation.
练习 3
According to the dialogue, which of the following statements is TRUE?
According to the dialogue, which of the following statements is TRUE?
This is the only statement which is true. Bruno says "I suggest you double and triple check all of your research". This means that Bruno wants Philip to prepare a complete, exhaustive report by next week. To "double check (something)" means to check something "twice" or again, often to assure accuracy, for example: I double checked my pockets to see if I had put my cars keys there.
This statement is not true. Philip says: "We're bringing money to these poorer nations. We're practically saving them from starvation". He is exaggerating when he says this, but there is no evidence that Delavigne encourages or "promotes" starvation in poor countries.
This statement is not true. Susie talks about a "possible public scandal, which will cost you much more than your precious profits". This means that a "public scandal" would potentially cost Delavigne a large amount of money, but when she says "much more than your profits", she is implying that a scandal would hurt their "reputation".
This statement is not true. Bruno says that he does not like Philip's argument, but they "may have to seriously reconsider Philip's suggestions". Whether or not Bruno "likes" Philip's suggestions, he will "consider" them, or "think them over".
练习 4
In general, Fiona is frustrated because Icarus is too .
In general, Fiona is frustrated because Icarus is too thorough.
thorough: This is the best choice here. We can see from Fiona's responses and Icarus's description of his typical work day, that she probably thinks he is too thorough. For example, Icarus knows exactly how many seconds it takes to get a glass of water, and when he describes his day, he speaks about many superfluous details. In this context, "thorough" means extremely conscious of being accurate, for example: I am very thorough with my accounts, and I keep every single receipt.
sloppy: It is clear from the dialogue that Icarus is not sloppy. "Sloppy" means "untidy" or "careless", and in fact, Icarus is quite the opposite. He even assures that his desk is still clean in the morning after having cleaned it the night before!
intelligent: This is not likely the reason for Fiona's frustration.
stupid: There is no indication that Icarus is "stupid", nor that Fiona thinks that he is "stupid". In fact, Icarus's intelligence seems to complicate matters and frustrate Fiona.
练习 5
Harold Warbuckle describes Brian Jones as thorough.
He is saying that Brian is:
He is saying that Brian is:
Harold Warbuckle describes Brian Jones as thorough.
He is saying that Brian is:
He is saying that Brian is:
"Intelligent" and "well-informed" are not synonymous with the term "thorough", although they are positive characteristics to be sure!
A "thorough" person pays rigorous attention to details. For example: My lawyer is very thorough; she will attend to every detail. The term can also mean "exhaustive" or "complete": The doctor gave my foot a thorough examination. Listen carefully to the pronunciation of this term, as it's pronounced slightly differently in US and UK English:
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"Polite" and "friendly" are not synonymous with the term "thorough", although they are positive characteristics to be sure!
Brian is free to live his life in whatever manner he feels best. Love is love, Bruno. Also, "thorough" doesn't mean "possibly homosexual".
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