1 consummate /ˈkɑːnsəmət/ /kənˈsʌmət/ adjective /ˈkɑːnsəmət/ /kənˈsʌmət/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONSUMMATE
always used before a noun
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: very good or skillful完美的；技艺高超的 -
a consummate politician/actor/professional造诣极高的政治家/演员/专业人士
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She's a consummate storyteller.她是个故事大王。
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He plays the piano with consummate skill.他弹钢琴技艺娴熟。
2 consummate /ˈkɑːnsəˌmeɪt/ verb consummates; consummated; consummating
consummates; consummated; consummating
Learner's definition of CONSUMMATE
[+ object] formal
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: to make (a marriage or romantic relationship) complete by having sex圆房；行房 2
: to make (something) perfect or complete使完美；使圆满 -
consummate an alliance圆满结盟
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The bargaining process went on for a few days, but the deal was never consummated.议价过程持续了几天，但生意却没做成。
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Their happiness was consummated when their son was born.儿子的出生使他们的幸福得以圆满。
— consummation
/ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] -
Without consummation, the marriage can be annulled by the church.未圆房的婚姻可以由教会宣告无效。
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the consummation of their happiness他们圆满的幸福