exhaustively
exhaustively — 副詞
1. carried out or examined with such depth that every part, detail, or possibility
詳盡地
無遺漏地處理或檢查每個細節
carried out or examined with such depth that every part, detail, or possibility is covered and nothing is left out
Yuki exhaustively researched the history of the village before writing her novel.
Yuki 在寫小說前，詳盡地研究了這個村莊的歷史。
collocation: exhaustively researched
Diego's team exhaustively tested the new engine design over six months.
Diego 的團隊在六個月內徹底測試了新型引擎的設計。
pattern: exhaustively + past participle (tested)
Anika exhaustively documented the changes in water quality along the river.
Anika 詳盡地記錄了這條河流水質的變化。
Zola exhaustively catalogued every plant species found in the nature reserve.
Zola 詳盡地將自然保護區內的每一種植物編目分類。
The building was exhaustively searched by the police after the alarm went off.
警報響起後，警方徹底搜查了整棟建築物。
- thoroughly
less formal and more common in everyday speech; 'exhaustively' suggests a more systematic, complete coverage
- comprehensively
very similar, but 'comprehensively' emphasises broad scope while 'exhaustively' emphasises depth and completeness
- in depth
an adverbial phrase rather than a single word; less formal and more common in journalism
- superficially
opposite in degree — a superficial check looks only at the surface
- partially
opposite in scope — a partial review covers only some parts
用法筆記
Frequently modifies verbs of investigation or documentation, such as 'research', 'test', 'search', 'document', 'review', and 'catalogue'. The passive form ('was exhaustively searched/reviewed/tested') is common in formal writing.
exhaustively — 形容詞
- exhaustivelypositive
- more exhaustivelycomparative
- most exhaustivelysuperlative
1. covering every possible item, case, or detail so that nothing relevant is omitte
全面的
涵蓋所有可能細節或情況的
covering every possible item, case, or detail so that nothing relevant is omitted
Professor Wei compiled an exhaustive list of references for the research paper.
Wei 教授為這篇研究論文編製了一份詳盡的參考文獻清單。
collocation: exhaustive list
After an exhaustive search, the rescue team found the hikers safe on the mountain.
經過詳盡的搜索，救援隊在山區找到了安全的登山客。
collocation: exhaustive search
Sophie's exhaustive study examined every factor that affects student performance.
Sophie 的詳盡研究檢視了影響學生表現的每一項因素。
Kwame published an exhaustive guide to hiking trails across the whole island.
Kwame 出版了一份詳盡的指南，介紹全島的登山步道。
An exhaustive review of the data revealed no evidence of the side effect.
對資料的全面審查未發現該副作用存在的證據。
- comprehensive
very similar, but 'comprehensive' can allow for minor omissions; 'exhaustive' strongly implies that nothing is missing
- thorough
less formal; 'thorough' focuses on care and attention to detail rather than absolute completeness
- complete
broader in meaning — 'complete' simply means nothing is missing, while 'exhaustive' suggests an intentional effort to include everything
- incomplete
opposite in outcome — an incomplete list has gaps; an exhaustive list does not
- selective
opposite in approach — selective means only some items are chosen; exhaustive means all are included
- partial
opposite in scope — a partial review covers only a portion
用法筆記
Typically appears before nouns for written works, searches, or investigations — such as 'list', 'search', 'study', 'review', 'analysis', 'catalogue', 'guide', and 'report'. Unlike 'complete', 'exhaustive' implies that nothing of relevance has been left out, making it stronger.