英语翻译

题目

英语翻译
我问对方（这些我是写的,不需要翻译）
The deadline is approaching,but until now the application system still show that my transcript and score haven't received.I have mailed one official transcript and report my score to your university more than half a month.Could you check it?I think that one may be lost.I mailed another official transcript to you just in case.If my transcript is delay,is that mean you will not review application?
对方回复下面的（需要翻译）
We will accept transcripts in our department through Dec 19.
主要是那个through代表什么.
我想的意思是“我们系里19号以后才接受成绩单”,不会是下面这个翻译吧“我们系里19号前将接受成绩单”.我更倾向于前者,

答案

这里的through 做prep用,即 直至,一直到的意思.其实,这句话的意思是：
We will not accept transcripts in our department until Dec.19.
所以您的理解是正确的.但是,您的理解之中,不包括19日,这句话的真实意思是,包括了19号.
这是我的理解,