It pointed with rain throughout the night.大雨下了整整一夜。
They sang songs throughout the trip.整个旅途中他们歌声不断。
That will be of value to them throughout their lives.这对他们一辈子都很宝贵。
I have traveled throughout Europe.我已游历了整个欧洲。
By the end of February schools are opened throughout the country.到二月底全国的学校都开学了。

throughout, during, over
参见over条。
throughout, through
参见through条。

throughout还可用作副词,意为“自始至终”,例如:
The project has been directed throughout by Professor Wood.这个项目自始至终由伍德教授指导。

［同义词］during