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cul·mi·nate /ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. 达到顶点(或最后关头)；到达高潮 (in)
The house of Burgundy was rapidly culminating. 勃艮第家族正在迅速登上权力的顶峰。
The science fair culminated in the awarding of prizes. 科学博览会在授奖时达到了高潮。
2. 告终 (in)
The argument culminated in a handfight. 争论以大打出手告终。
All his efforts culminated in failure. 他的全部努力归于失败。
3. (天体)达于中天，到子午线
4. (山、波浪等)升起到(或形成)最高点
❷ vt.
1. 使达顶点(或高潮)
Their marriage culminated their long friendship. 他们交友多年，最后终成眷属。
2. 使结束
A romance extending over several years was culminated. 一场数年之久的恋爱就此终结。
[< LL culmināre to reach the highest point, crown < L culmen top] |