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consummate

UK //ˈkɒnsəmeɪt//US //ˈkɑːnsəmeɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consummatus'(完成),由 'con-'(完全)和 'summus'(最高)组成,15世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容技艺或成就达到最高水平,完美无缺的。常用于形容专业人士或杰出作品。

“She is a consummate pianist who has performed worldwide.”

(她是位技艺精湛的钢琴家,曾在世界各地演出。)

“The chef prepared a consummate meal that impressed all the guests.”

(厨师烹制了一顿完美的餐点,让所有宾客都印象深刻。)

同义词:perfect, expert, masterly, flawless, superb

verb

❶ 指完成或使某事物达到完美状态,常用于正式场合或重大事件的最终实现。

“They consummated their marriage after the wedding ceremony.”

(婚礼仪式后,他们正式结为夫妻。)

“The treaty was consummated after months of negotiation.”

(经过数月的谈判,条约最终达成。)

同义词:complete, conclude, finalize, accomplish, fulfill

常见短语

consummate professional — 形容某人极其专业且技艺高超,常用来赞美行业顶尖人士。

“As a consummate professional, she handled the crisis with calm expertise.”

(作为一位极其专业的从业者,她以冷静的专业能力处理了危机。)