Unit 35

thorough / through / though

thorough adj. 彻底的，详尽的 (including every possible part or detail) /ˈTHərō/

• Before leading the attack, the lieutenant gave her team a thorough briefing, carefully reviewing every step of the plan.

through prep. 通过 (from one side or end to another side or end of (something)) / THro͞o/

• Steve enjoyed watching the buffers roll past him as he drove his car through the car wash.

though conj. 虽然 (in spite of the fact that; while) / ðoʊ/

• Maria did her best to sleep even though the noisy racket from the party downstairs made it very difficult.

staple / stable

staple adj. （食物，商品等）必要的 (used, needed, or enjoyed constantly by many people) /ˈstāpəl/

• Rice is a staple food across much of the world because it is eaten daily by many people.

stable adj. 稳定的 (in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change) /ˈsteɪbəl/

• The doctors finally moved my grandmother out of intensive care after her blood pressure and other bodily functions stopped fluctuating and became stable.

dismiss / remiss

dismiss v. 不予理会，不予考虑 (to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone)) / disˈmis/

• Jane dismissed Gordon's suggestion that she cheat on her exam because she considered the idea immoral.

remiss adj. 怠慢的 (not showing enough care and attention) / rəˈmis/

• Daniel was remiss in forgetting to bring his umbrella, and as a result he got drenched on his way home from school.