1 climax /ˈklaɪˌmæks/ noun plural climaxes
plural climaxes
Learner's definition of CLIMAX
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a : the most exciting and important part of a story, play, or movie that occurs usually at or near the end（故事、戏剧或电影的）高潮 -
The movie's climax is a fantastic chase scene.这部电影的高潮是一场精彩的追击戏。
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At the novel's climax, the main character finds herself face to face with the thief.在小说的高潮阶段，女主人公与小偷正面交锋。
b : the most interesting and exciting part of something : the high point高潮；顶点 -
the tournament's climax锦标赛的高潮
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the climax of her career她事业的顶峰
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The protest in May was the climax of a series of demonstrations in the nation's capital.五月份的抗议行动是国家首都的一系列示威活动的高潮。
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: the most intense point of sexual pleasure : orgasm性高潮 2 climax /ˈklaɪˌmæks/ verb
climaxes; climaxed; climaxing
2 climax
/ˈklaɪˌmæks/
verb
climaxes; climaxed; climaxing
Learner's definition of CLIMAX
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a [no object] : to reach the most exciting or important part in something达到高潮；达到顶点 b [+ object] : to occur at the end as the most exciting or important part of (something)使达到高潮；使达到顶点 2
[no object] : to have an orgasm达到性高潮