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execute

UK //ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt//US //ˈek.sə.kjuːt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'exsequi',意为'跟随到底'或'完成',后经古法语 'executer' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 执行或完成某项任务或计划,通常指按照既定方案或命令进行操作。

“The soldiers executed the general's orders without hesitation.”

(士兵们毫不犹豫地执行了将军的命令。)

“The software will execute the command as soon as you press enter.”

(一旦你按下回车键,软件就会执行这个命令。)

❶ 处决某人,通常指依法或官方命令对某人实施死刑。

“The criminal was executed for his crimes.”

(这名罪犯因他的罪行被处决。)

“The government decided to execute the traitor.”

(政府决定处决这名叛徒。)

同义词:perform, carry out, implement, enact, accomplish

常见短语

execute a plan — 执行一项计划,指按照计划的具体步骤进行操作或实施。

“The team worked together to execute the plan successfully.”

(团队共同努力,成功执行了这项计划。)

execute a will — 执行遗嘱,指按照遗嘱的内容分配财产或完成其他法律要求的事项。

“The lawyer was appointed to execute the will of the deceased.”

(这位律师被指定执行逝者的遗嘱。)