/θru:'aʊt; θru`aut/
adv
1 in every part 各处; 各方面
*The house was painted green throughout. 那房子整个涂成绿色的了.
* Certain names in the book were underlined throughout. 书中在某些名字下面都划了线.
2 during the whole duration of sth 在某事的整个期间
*I watched the film and cried throughout. 我看那个电影时从头哭到尾.

prep
1 in or into every part of (sth)在或至（某物）的各部分
*News spread throughout the country. 这消息传遍了全国.
* References to pain occur throughout the poem. 诗中字里行间流露出痛苦之情.
2 during the whole duration of (sth) 在（某事）的整个期间
*Food was scarce throughout the war. 在战争期间食物匮乏.
* Throughout his life he had always kept bees. 他有生之年一直养蜂.
* Throughout their marriage he had only once seen her cry. 在他们婚後的日子里, 他只看到她哭过一次.

prep, adv
in every part of a particular area, place etc
　a large organization with offices throughout the world
　The disease spread rapidly throughout Europe.
　The house is in excellent condition, with fitted carpets throughout.
during all of a particular period, from the beginning to the end
　We are open every weekend throughout the year.
　He was involved in politics throughout his life.
　The debate continued, but Meredith remained silent throughout.