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thus

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adv.因而,从而,这样,如此

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thus


/ðʌs; ðʌs/
adv (fml 文)
1 in this way; like this 以此方式; 如此; 这样
*calculate the area of the triangle thus formed 计算这样形成的三角形的面积
* Hold the wheel in both hands, thus. 用双手握住方向盘, 像这样.
2 as a result of this; accordingly 其结果是; 因此; 于是; 所以
*He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. 他是长子, 因此是头衔的继承人.
3 to this extent 到如此程度
*Havingcome thus far do you wish to continue? 已经走了这么远了, 你还想走吗?

thus


adv formal
[Language: Old English;]
[sentence adverb]
as a result of something that you have just mentioned
 Most of the evidence was destroyed in the fire. Thus it would be almost impossible to prove him guilty.
in this manner or way
 They diluted the drug, thus reducing its effectiveness.
thus far
until now
 Her political career thus far had remained unblemished.
HINT sense 1
In spoken English it is more usual to use so .