consummation是什么意思？

consummation

英[ˌkɒnsəˈmeɪʃn] 美[ˌkɑnsəˈmeɪʃn]

• n. 完成，圆满，完美，极致；

例句

• Death is a great consummation, a consummating experience . It is a development from life. 死是伟大的终结, 终极的旅程, 它是生命的延续.
• The bold and brilliant dream still awaits its consummation. 这个勇敢明智的理想仍有待实现.
• This terrace was the final consummation of the house's plan. 这个平台是这所房子设计中最完美的杰作.
• The paintings are the consummation of his life's work. 这些画是他毕生努力的完美结晶。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ-GRADED
  造诣极高的;技艺精湛的;炉火纯青的
  You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
  例句
  He acted the part with consummate skill... 他以精湛的演技饰演了这一角色。 Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician. 那些熟悉桑德斯的人都称他为手段高明的政治家。
• VERB
  圆房;通过性交使(婚姻或两人关系)圆满
  If two people consummate a marriage or relationship, they make it complete by having sex.
  例句
  They consummated their passion only after many hesitations and delays. 他们几经踌躇和拖延后才尽情宣泄了激情。
• VERB
  完成，达成(协议等)
  To consummate an agreement means to complete it.
  例句
  There have been several close calls, but no one has been able to consummate a deal. 有好几次死里逃生，却没有人做成一笔交易。

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
  2. the act of bringing to completion or fruition