comprehensively
comprehensively — 副詞
1. in a way that deals with every part of something, leaving nothing out; thoroughl
全面地
涵蓋所有細節地
in a way that deals with every part of something, leaving nothing out; thoroughly and completely.
Sivan read the contract comprehensively, checking every clause for hidden fees.
Sivan 在簽約前全面地閱讀了合約，檢查了每一條關於隱藏費用的條款。
verb + comprehensively (thoroughness)
The hospital was inspected comprehensively after the new safety regulations took effect.
新的安全法規生效後，該醫院接受了全面的檢查。
passive: was inspected comprehensively
Mei's report covered the region's history so comprehensively that the committee approved it at once.
Mei 的報告如此全面地涵蓋了該地區的歷史，委員會因此當場批准。
Brandon and his team tested the emergency plan comprehensively before sharing it with staff.
Brandon 和他的團隊在向員工公布之前，全面地測試了應急計畫。
The professor answered every question comprehensively, leaving no doubts among the students.
教授全面地回答了每一個問題，讓學生們不再有任何疑問。
- thoroughly
focuses on careful attention to detail rather than full coverage
- exhaustively
stronger than 'comprehensively' — implies nothing at all is left out, often used for research
- fully
less formal; simply means 'to the greatest possible extent'
- extensively
emphasises wide scope rather than depth of coverage
- partially
only some parts are covered
- superficially
only the surface level is addressed, not the details
文法句型
comprehensively + past participle
verb + comprehensively
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs of examination, coverage, or treatment (test, review, inspect, cover, search, assess). Frequently passive in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
comprehensively — 形容詞
- comprehensivelypositive
- more comprehensivelycomparative
- most comprehensivelysuperlative
1. including all or nearly all parts of something; covering a wide range of element
全面的
涵蓋所有必要部分的
including all or nearly all parts of something; covering a wide range of elements rather than being limited to a few.
Soraya bought a comprehensive travel guide that covered every district of Seoul.
Soraya 買了一本全面的旅遊指南，涵蓋了首爾的每一個行政區。
comprehensive + noun (guide, report, list, study)
The hospital offers comprehensive care for patients recovering from serious surgery.
這家醫院為接受重大手術後恢復中的病人提供全面的照護。
A comprehensive list of all the library's Chinese books was finally published online.
圖書館所有中文書的完整清單終於在網路上公布了。
The new policy provides comprehensive protection for workers in all types of industries.
這項新政策為各類產業的勞工提供了全面的保障。
Lucía wrote a comprehensive report on the water quality in three different river systems.
Lucía 撰寫了一份全面的報告，內容涉及三條不同河系的水質。
- thorough
focuses on carefulness and detail; common in everyday use
- exhaustive
even stronger — suggests nothing is missing; slightly formal
- all-inclusive
emphasises that every possible item is included; common in travel and service contexts
- wide-ranging
focuses on breadth rather than depth
- limited
narrow in scope or coverage
- selective
only includes certain parts by choice
- incomplete
parts are missing
文法句型
comprehensive + noun
be comprehensive
用法筆記
Attributive use (before a noun) is more common than predicative ('the study is comprehensive'). Frequently collocates with nouns denoting documents, services, or systems.
常見錯誤
2. having or showing deep understanding across many different subjects or areas of
見識廣博的
對多領域有深刻理解的
having or showing deep understanding across many different subjects or areas of learning.
Hugo is known for his comprehensive understanding of both Eastern and Western philosophy.
Hugo 以對東西方哲學的全面理解而聞名。
comprehensive understanding of [subject]
Samir's comprehensive knowledge of ancient trade routes surprised even the senior historians.
Samir 對古代貿易路線的廣博知識，連資深歷史學家都感到驚訝。
The selection panel was looking for a candidate with a comprehensive grasp of international law.
甄選委員會要找的是對國際法有全面掌握的候選人。
Defne's comprehensive approach to the problem drew ideas from economics, sociology, and engineering.
Defne 從經濟學、社會學和工程學等角度，以廣博的方式處理這個問題。
A comprehensive mind like Arjun's can connect ideas that seem unrelated at first glance.
像 Arjun 這樣見識廣博的人，能夠把乍看之下毫無關聯的想法連結起來。
- wide-ranging
similar meaning but less formal; used for both knowledge and interests
- broad
simpler and more common; suggests variety rather than depth
- encyclopedic
stronger — suggests vast, detailed knowledge like an encyclopedia
- well-rounded
positive connotation; suggests balanced knowledge across fields
- narrow
limited in scope or focus
- specialised
deep in one area but limited elsewhere
- superficial
lacking depth or real understanding
文法句型
comprehensive + noun (knowledge, understanding, mind)
用法筆記
Almost always attributive (before the noun). The noun modified is typically an abstract mental quality: knowledge, understanding, mind, grasp, view, or approach. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 refers to a person's mental breadth, not to the scope of a document or system.