late 14c., "completion," from Latin consummationem (nominative consummatio), from consummat-, past participle stem of consummare "to sum up, finish," from com- "together" (see com-) + summa "sum, total," from summus "highest" (see sum (n.)). Sense of "completion of a marriage (by sexual intercourse)" is c. 1530.
雙語例句
1. The paintings are the consummation of his life's work.
這些畫是他畢生努力的完美結(jié)晶。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. This terrace was the final consummation of the house's plan.
這個平臺是這所房子設(shè)計中最完美的杰作.
來自辭典例句
3. The bold and brilliant dream still awaits its consummation.
這個勇敢明智的理想仍有待實現(xiàn).
來自辭典例句
4. Death is the consummation of life.
死是生命的終結(jié).
來自辭典例句
5. The bold and brilliant dream which excited the founder of this nation still awaits its consummation.