1. in every part of (a place or object)
遍及（某個地方或物體）
The news spread quickly throughout the city.
這個消息迅速傳遍了整座城市。
There are security cameras throughout the building.
整棟大樓都裝有監視攝影機。
Throughout Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
throughout
preposition
快速理解
What does "Throughout" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Throughout"?
表示在整個時間或空間範圍內持續或遍及。
- 1
遍及整個區域
EN: in or to every part of a place
翻譯: 在或到某個地方的每個部分
- 2
貫穿整個時段
EN: during the whole period of time
翻譯: 在整個時間段內
- 3
從頭到尾
EN: from the beginning to the end of an event, process, etc.
翻譯: 從事件、過程等的開始到結束
小提醒：注意 "throughout" 強調的是「整體性」和「持續性」，常與表示時間（如 year, history）或空間（如 country, house）的名詞連用，位置通常在名詞之前。
發音（How to Pronounce "Throughout" in English）
How to pronounce "Throughout" in English?"Throughout" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Throughout" from YouTube Videos
UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News
BBC News
“James Lando, BBC News, New York. >>. Well, we're going to discuss all those points with a number of guests throughout the day.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Throughout"?How does "Throughout" change by context?
2. during the whole period of (a time)
在（某段時間）的整個期間
He remained calm throughout the crisis.
在整個危機期間，他都保持冷靜。
The museum is open throughout the year.
這間博物館全年開放。
3. in every part; everywhere
到處；各處
The house was painted white throughout.
這棟房子裡裡外外都漆成了白色。
The quality is consistent throughout.
品質從頭到尾都很一致。
4. from beginning to end
自始至終；從頭到尾
She remained loyal to her principles throughout.
她自始至終都忠於自己的原則。
The performance was excellent throughout.
這場表演從頭到尾都非常精彩。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Throughout"?How to make natural sentences with "Throughout"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| throughout + noun (place) | 遍及，在…各處 | The news spread throughout the city. (消息傳遍了整座城市。) |
| throughout + noun (time period) | 在…整個期間，自始至終 | She remained calm throughout the crisis. (她在整個危機期間都保持冷靜。) |
| throughout + the + noun | 貫穿整個… | There were problems throughout the project. (這個專案從頭到尾都有問題。) |
| be used throughout + noun (place) | 在…被廣泛使用 | This software is used throughout the industry. (這款軟體在整個業界被廣泛使用。) |
| throughout + noun + and + noun | 在…和…各處 | He traveled throughout Europe and Asia. (他遊遍了歐洲和亞洲。) |
用法說明
How is "Throughout" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Throughout"?
throughout + 名詞 vs throughout + 動名詞
- throughout + 名詞 是最常見的用法，表示「在整個…期間」或「遍及…的各個部分」。名詞可以是時間段（如
the year）或空間範圍（如the country）。 - throughout + 動名詞 的結構較為少見且正式，通常用於強調在某個持續性活動或過程的「整個期間內」。
- 在大多數日常情境中，使用 throughout + 名詞 更為自然且直接。
- 當名詞是
the process of...或the period of...時，有時會省略the process/period of，直接接動名詞，但這屬於較為文雅的用法。 EN: The legend spread throughout the entire kingdom. 翻譯: 這個傳說傳遍了整個王國。
EN:He remained calm throughout negotiating the difficult contract.
翻譯:在整個艱難的合約談判過程中，他都保持著冷靜。
總結建議
在表達「貫穿整個時間或範圍」時，優先使用「throughout + 名詞」的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Throughout" and similar words?How to choose "Throughout" vs alternatives?
throughout vs during
「throughout」強調整個時間段或空間範圍內的持續性，而「during」僅表示在某個時間段內發生，不強調貫穿始終。
throughout vs across
「throughout」強調遍及某個範圍內的每個部分，常與抽象或廣義名詞連用；「across」強調從一邊到另一邊的橫向移動或分布。
throughout vs over
「throughout」強調在整個時間或空間範圍內持續且均勻地存在；「over」可表示遍及，但更常指「在…上方」或「超過」，用於時間時常指一段不確定的時期。
口語用法
How is "Throughout" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Throughout"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用 "throughout" 來引述或總結一個普遍存在的狀況，語氣較為隨意。 EN: Throughout the whole meeting, he just kept checking his phone. 翻譯: 整個會議期間，他就一直在看手機。
EN:I felt anxious throughout the entire process.
翻譯:我整個過程都覺得很焦慮。
語氣強調
為了強調時間的「從頭到尾」或範圍的「無一例外」，口語會拉長 "throughout" 的發音或稍作停頓來加強語氣。 EN: His influence was felt ... throughout the organization. 翻譯: 他的影響力...在整個組織內部都能感受到。
EN:We had support from our family throughout.
翻譯:我們從頭到尾都得到了家人的支持。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用 "... throughout the whole thing" 或 "... throughout it all" 作為填充短語，帶有一點總結意味。 EN: It was a long project, but we learned a lot, you know, throughout the whole thing. 翻譯: 那是個很長的專案，但你知道，在整個過程中我們學到了很多。
EN:She stayed remarkably calm, throughout it all.
翻譯:她在這一切之中，始終保持著驚人的冷靜。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "throughout" 用於上述口語的停頓或過度強調的場合，其使用應更精確、簡潔，直接修飾名詞（如 throughout the period）即可。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Throughout"?What fixed phrases with "Throughout" should I remember?
throughout the world
throughout + [place/area]
遍及全世界
throughout history
throughout + [period of time]
縱觀歷史
throughout the day
throughout + [time period]
一整天
throughout the country
throughout + [region/nation]
全國各地
throughout the year
throughout + [extended time period]
全年
throughout one's life
throughout + possessive + [life/career]
終其一生
throughout the process
throughout + [process/event]
在整個過程中
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Throughout"?Which "Throughout" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I studied throughout the whole night.
✓I studied throughout the night.
「throughout」本身已含有「整個」的含義，加上「the whole」會造成語意重複。
×He traveled throughout in Asia.
✓He traveled throughout Asia.
「throughout」是介系詞，後面直接接名詞（地點或時間），不需要再加「in」。
×It rained throughout of the day.
✓It raained throughout the day.
「throughout」是完整的介系詞，後面不接「of」。
×We searched throughout the house, but we couldn't find it.
✓We searched all over the house, but we couldn't find it.
「search throughout」雖然語法正確，但表達「到處搜尋」時，「search all over」或「search every part of」更為自然常用。
×Throughout the meeting, he was checking his phone.
✓During the meeting, he was checking his phone.
「throughout」強調從開始到結束的「整個期間」持續發生某事。若只是描述在會議「期間」做了某個行為，用「during」更準確。
×The news spread throughout quickly.
✓The news spread quickly throughout the city.
「throughout」是介系詞，必須接一個名詞作為其受詞（如 the city, the organization），不能單獨當副詞使用。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Throughout"?What are tense/participle forms of "Throughout"?