consummation
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
完成, 圓滿
the point at which something is complete or finalized
範例:
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The signing of the treaty marked the consummation of years of negotiations.
條約的簽署標誌著多年談判的完成。
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The successful launch of the rocket was the consummation of their hard work.
火箭的成功發射是他們辛勤工作的圓滿完成。
2.
圓房, 性交
the act of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse
範例:
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The couple looked forward to the consummation of their marriage.
這對夫婦期待著他們婚姻的圓房。
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Lack of consummation can sometimes be grounds for annulment.
缺乏圓房有時可能是婚姻無效的理由。
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