1640s, from Late Latin culminatus past participle of culminare "to top, to crown," from Latin culmen (genitive culminis) "top, peak, summit, roof, gable," also used figuratively, contraction of columen (see column). Related: Culminated; culminating.
实用例句
1. Giles set in motion a train of events which would culminate in tragedy.
贾尔斯触发了随后的一系列事件，这些事件最终将以悲剧收场。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The celebration of the centenary will culminate with a dinner on November 20.
百年庆典活动将在11月20日的宴会中宣告结束。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The celebration of the centenary will culminate with a dinner.
百年庆典活动将在宴会中宣告结束。
来自辞典例句
4. They all culminate in these four sections.
它们全部可以归于这4方面.
来自辞典例句
5. The sixth house, where the full moon culminate, also rules your health.
