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单词 thus
释义

thus

UK /ðʌs/

DEFINITIONS2
Thus can be used in the following ways:
as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said: No decision had been made, and thus the situation remained unclear.
as an ordinary adverb: The merchants began to import corn, thus forcing farmers to cut their prices.
  1. 1
    as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned

    Fewer pupils will attend the schools, and they will thus need fewer teachers.

    Someone had removed all the evidence. Thus, it was now impossible for the police to continue their investigation.

    Synonyms and related words

    As a result of something and describing effects and results
  2. 2
    in the way that has been mentioned, or by the method that has been mentioned

    The oil producers will raise prices, thus increasing their profits.

    thus did/was:

    ‘The most beautiful village in England.’ Thus did the artist William Morris describe the village of Bibury.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing or relating to ways of doing things

phrases

thus far

thus

US /ðʌs/

DEFINITIONS2
Thus can be used in the following ways:
as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said: No decision had been made, and thus the situation remained unclear.
as an ordinary adverb: The merchants began to import corn, thus forcing farmers to cut their prices.
  1. 1
    as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned

    Fewer pupils will attend the schools, and they will thus need fewer teachers.

    Someone had removed all the evidence. Thus, it was now impossible for the police to continue their investigation.

    Synonyms and related words

    As a result of something and describing effects and results
  2. 2
    in the way that has been mentioned, or by the method that has been mentioned

    The oil producers will raise prices, thus increasing their profits.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing or relating to ways of doing things

phrases

thus far
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