consummation
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.səˈmeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
完成, 圆满
the point at which something is complete or finalized
示例:
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The signing of the treaty marked the consummation of years of negotiations.
条约的签署标志着多年谈判的完成。
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The successful launch of the rocket was the consummation of their hard work.
火箭的成功发射是他们辛勤工作的圆满完成。
2.
圆房, 性交
the act of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse
示例:
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The couple looked forward to the consummation of their marriage.
这对夫妇期待着他们婚姻的圆房。
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Lack of consummation can sometimes be grounds for annulment.
缺乏圆房有时可能是婚姻无效的理由。
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