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词汇 throughgoing
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Definition of throughgoing in English:

throughgoing

adjective ˈθruːˌɡəʊɪŋ
  • 1That goes through something; (later especially) passing through, travelling through.

  • 2Originally Scottish. That provides a way or route through; especially designating a street or passageway which is open at both ends, as opposed to a cul-de-sac or dead end.

  • 3Chiefly Scottish, Irish English (northern), and United States regional. Of a person: that gets through work quickly or thoroughly; active, energetic; persevering.

  • 4Of a person or personal attribute: exemplifying a specified characteristic fully; absolute, extreme, out-and-out. Of an action, process, etc.: involving or dealing with every detail or aspect of something.

Origin

Early 16th century. From through- + going.

Definition of throughgoing in US English:

throughgoing

adjectiveˈθruːˌɡəʊɪŋ
  • 1That goes through something; (later especially) passing through, travelling through.

  • 2Originally Scottish. That provides a way or route through; especially designating a street or passageway which is open at both ends, as opposed to a cul-de-sac or dead end.

  • 3Chiefly Scottish, Irish English (northern), and United States regional. Of a person: that gets through work quickly or thoroughly; active, energetic; persevering.

  • 4Of a person or personal attribute: exemplifying a specified characteristic fully; absolute, extreme, out-and-out. Of an action, process, etc.: involving or dealing with every detail or aspect of something.

Origin

Early 16th century. From through- + going.

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