thus

• 副词，表示“以这种方式”或“因此、所以”。用于说明做某事的方式，或引出逻辑结论、结果。

An adverb meaning "in this way" or "as a result of this." It is used to indicate the manner in which something is done or to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence.

1. As a result or consequenceB2formal

   Used to indicate that something happens because of something else.

   因此

   • He forgot his keys, thus he was locked out of the house.
   • The company lost money, thus it had to lay off employees.
   • She studied hard, thus she passed the exam with high marks.

   同义词accordinglyconsequentlyhencesothencetherefore

2. In this way or mannerB2formal

   Used to describe the way something is done or happens.

   这样

   • The instructions should be followed thus.
   • Thus began the long journey across the desert.
   • He explained the process thus: first, gather all materials.

   同义词so

• 一种从阿拉伯或东非多种树木中获取的芳香树胶树脂，过去用于祭祀、防腐和熏香。

不可数

1. C2formal

   An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees, formerly valued for worship, embalming, and fumigation.

   乳香

   • The ancient Egyptians used thus in their embalming rituals.
   • Priests burned thus during religious ceremonies.
   • The traders brought thus from the Horn of Africa.

   同义词frankincenseolibanum