1. from one side or end to the other side or end of something
從一邊或一端到另一邊或另一端
We walked through the park.
我們穿過了公園。
The train goes through a tunnel.
火車穿過一條隧道。
He looked through the window.
他透過窗戶看出去。
Through Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
through
preposition
快速理解
What does "Through" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Through"?
「through」主要表示穿過、透過或完成的空間、時間與過程概念。
- 1
空間穿過
EN: from one side to the other side of something
翻譯: 從物體的一邊到另一邊
- 2
媒介或方法
EN: by means of; using a method or medium
翻譯: 藉由某種方法或媒介
- 3
時間貫穿
EN: from the beginning to the end of a period
翻譯: 從一段時間的開始到結束
- 4
完成與結果
EN: finished; having completed an action or process
翻譯: 完成；結束某個動作或過程
小提醒：注意「through」與「across」的區別：「through」強調在三維空間中「穿越內部」（如森林、隧道），而「across」強調在平面上「橫越表面」（如馬路、橋樑）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Through" in English）
How to pronounce "Through" in English?"Through" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Through" from YouTube Videos
Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons
TED
“In particular, nobody wants an operation with tools like these, through large incisions that cause a lot of pain, that cause a lot of time out of work or out of school, that leave a big scar.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Through"?How does "Through" change by context?
2. by means of; using a particular method, person, or system
藉由；透過（某種方法、人或系統）
I learned about the job through a friend.
我透過一位朋友得知這份工作。
You can book tickets through the website.
你可以透過網站訂票。
We communicated through an interpreter.
我們透過口譯員溝通。
3. from the beginning to the end of a period of time
從頭到尾（一段時間）
She worked through the night to finish the project.
她工作了一整晚來完成這個專案。
It rained through the entire weekend.
整個週末都在下雨。
He remained loyal through all the difficulties.
他歷經所有困難依然保持忠誠。
4. because of; as a result of
由於；因為
The game was canceled through bad weather.
比賽因惡劣天氣而取消。
He succeeded through hard work and determination.
他憑藉努力和決心取得了成功。
Mistakes happened through a lack of communication.
錯誤是因缺乏溝通而發生的。
5. having finished or dealt with something
完成；處理完
We're through the hardest part of the project.
我們已經完成了專案最困難的部分。
Are you through with your homework?
你的作業做完了嗎？
I'm finally through the paperwork.
我終於處理完這些文書工作了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Through"?How to make natural sentences with "Through"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| through + noun (place) | 穿過、通過（某個空間或區域） | The train goes through the tunnel. (火車穿過隧道。) |
| through + noun (time) | 在整個…期間，從頭到尾 | She worked through the night. (她工作了一整夜。) |
| through + noun (means) | 透過、經由（某種方法或媒介） | I learned about it through a friend. (我是透過一個朋友得知此事的。) |
| get/go through + noun (experience) | 經歷、度過（困難時期） | We helped him get through the crisis. (我們幫助他度過了危機。) |
| look/read through + noun | 瀏覽、快速查閱 | Can you look through this report? (你能瀏覽一下這份報告嗎？) |
| all through + noun | 在整個…期間 | It rained all through the weekend. (整個週末都在下雨。) |
| be through with + noun | 完成、結束（某事）；受夠了（某人/事） | I am through with this project. (我已經完成這個專案了。) |
用法說明
How is "Through" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Through"?
through + 名詞 vs through + 動名詞 (-ing)
- through + 名詞 是最常見的用法，表示「穿過、透過」某個具體或抽象的空間、媒介或過程。
- through + 動名詞 (-ing) 則強調「藉由做某事的過程」來達成結果，重點在於「方法或手段」。
- 兩者有時可互換，但 through + 名詞 的適用範圍更廣。
- 注意：英文中幾乎不使用 "through to do" 這樣的結構來表達「透過做某事」。 EN: We drove through the tunnel. 翻譯: 我們開車穿過了隧道。
EN:He learned patience through working with children.
翻譯:他透過與孩子們工作，學會了耐心。
EN:Light comes in through the window.
翻譯:光線從窗戶透進來。
EN:She succeeded through hard work and perseverance.
翻譯:她憑藉努力和堅持不懈取得了成功。
總結建議
表達「透過…方法」時，使用 through + 名詞 或 through + 動名詞 (-ing)，而應避免使用 "through to + 動詞原形" 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Through" and similar words?How to choose "Through" vs alternatives?
through vs across
「through」強調穿越三維空間的內部或過程；「across」強調在二維平面上的橫越或從一邊到另一邊。
through vs during
「through」強調時間的持續，從開始到結束；「during」強調在某個時間段內的某個時間點或事件。
through vs via
「through」強調通過某個媒介、方法或過程；「via」更正式，強調通過某個途徑、路線或中轉點。
口語用法
How is "Through" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Through"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用 "through" 來引述或提及某個媒介或管道，語氣較為隨意。 EN: I heard it through the grapevine that they're moving. 翻譯: 我是從小道消息聽說他們要搬家了。
EN:We met through a mutual friend, actually.
翻譯:其實我們是透過一個共同朋友認識的。
語氣強調
在對話中，可以透過重讀 "through" 來強調過程的完成或經歷的艱難。 EN: I'm finally through with that project! 翻譯: 我終於搞定那個專案了！
EN:We've been through a lot together.
翻譯:我們一起經歷了很多事。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "go through" 或 "get through" 這類片語作為暫時的填充，讓對話不中斷。 EN: So, what we need to... go through... is the checklist first. 翻譯: 所以，我們需要…先過一遍…檢查清單。
EN:It's hard to... get through... to him sometimes.
翻譯:有時候很難…跟他溝通…。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，特別是「停頓填充」中的不完整語句，在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用，應改用結構完整、語意明確的句子。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Through"?What fixed phrases with "Through" should I remember?
go through
verb + through
經歷；通過；仔細檢查
look through
verb + through
瀏覽；仔細查看；看穿
get through
verb + through
完成；度過；接通（電話）
through and through
idiom
徹頭徹尾；完全地
break through
verb + through
突破；克服
all through
adverb + through
自始至終；在整個期間
through the ages
prepositional phrase
歷代以來；經過漫長歲月
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Through"?Which "Through" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I through about it carefully.
✓I thought about it carefully.
混淆了介系詞 "through" 和動詞 "think" 的過去式 "thought"。"through" 表示穿過或透過，"thought" 才是思考的意思。
×He through the ball to me.
✓He threw the ball to me.
混淆了介系詞 "through" 和動詞 "throw" 的過去式 "threw"。"through" 表示穿過，"threw" 才是投擲的意思。
×Please do a through cleaning of the room.
✓Please do a thorough cleaning of the room.
混淆了介系詞 "through" 和形容詞 "thorough"。"through" 表示穿過，"thorough" 才是徹底、詳盡的意思。
×The cat ran through the street.
✓The cat ran across the street.
誤用 "through" 來表示從一邊到另一邊的平面移動。"through" 強調在三維空間中穿過（如穿過隧道、人群、森林），而 "across" 用於表示在表面上的橫越（如過馬路、過橋）。
×I learned English through watching movies.
✓I learned English by watching movies.
在表示「透過某種方法或手段」時，雖然 "through" 有時可用，但 "by + V-ing" 是更常見且自然的結構來表達方式。"through" 更常用於表示媒介（如 through an agency）或穿過具體空間。
×I read a book through the flight.
✓I read a book during the flight.
誤用 "through" 來表示在某段時間內。"through" 表示從開始到結束的整個期間（常與 "all" 連用，如 all through the night），而 "during" 表示在某段時間內的某個時間點或時段。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Through"?What are tense/participle forms of "Through"?