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.
双语例句
1. The paintings are the consummation of his life's work.
这些画是他毕生努力的完美结晶。
来自《权威词典》
2. 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.
来自辞典例句
3. The bold and brilliant dream still awaits its consummation.
这个勇敢明智的理想仍有待实现.
来自辞典例句
4. Death is the consummation of life.
死是生命的终结.
来自辞典例句
5. The bold and brilliant dream which excited the founder of this nation still awaits its consummation.
