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To the core Meaning in English

expression

ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɹ
too thuh KOR
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔː
too thuh KAW

释义

Describes someone’s strongest qualities or beliefs that are felt deeply and completely, or something that affects someone very deeply.

用法与细微差别

Usually follows nouns (e.g., 'honest to the core'). Adds emphasis, suggesting something is true at the deepest level. Common with personality traits or feelings. Quite idiomatic, more in written and formal spoken English.

例句

She is honest to the core.

basic

He is loyal to the core.

basic

The news shook her to the core.

basic

He’s a city boy to the core, never wanted to live in the countryside.

natural

She’s a perfectionist to the core, nothing less than perfect will do.

natural

The betrayal hurt him to the core, and he found it hard to trust again.

natural