through‧out S2 W1 / θruaʊt / 介词 , 副词

1 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.

2 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.

THESAURUS

everywhere 副词 in or to every country or area of the world, or in or to every part of a place : Poverty affects children everywhere. | I’ve been looking everywhere for my keys.

everyplace 副词 American English spoken everywhere : There you are. I’ve been looking for you everyplace.

all over 介词 , 副词 everywhere on a surface or in a place : Jack’s clothes were all over the floor. | Teams from all over the world will be taking part. | Fry the potatoes until they are brown all over.

worldwide 副词 , 形容词 everywhere in the world : The Olympic Games are watched by people worldwide. | The show has a worldwide audience of 50 million viewers.

nationwide 副词 , 形容词 in all parts of a particular country : a nationwide study of adolescents | The company has over 200 stores nationwide.

throughout 副词 , 介词 in every part of an area or place : The house is carpeted throughout. | He travelled throughout Scotland.