/θru:ˈaʊt ||; θruˈaυt/adv prep1 in every part of sth 到处: The house is beautifully decorated throughout. 房子里四处都装饰得很好看。The match can be watched live on television throughout the world. 那场比赛全世界都可以通过电视直播观看。
2 from the beginning to the end of sth 从头到尾；在整段时间: We didn't enjoy the holiday because it rained throughout. 我们假期玩得不开心，因为整段时间都在下雨。