1630s, from French culmination, noun of action from past participle stem of Late Latin culminare (see culminate). Originally a term in astronomy/astrology; figurative use is from 1650s.
实用例句
1. The reforms marked the successful culmination of a long campaign.
这些改革标志着一场长期运动的胜利结束。
来自《权威词典》
2. A decision will be taken at the culmination of the initial research.
在初始阶段研究结束时将作出决议.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The space race reached its culmination in the first moon walk.
太空竞争以第一次在月球行走而达到顶峰.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. This massive autobiographical work was the logical culmination of her long career.
这部自传体的宏篇巨制是她漫长事业生涯的必然成果.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. The show marked the culmination of months of hard work.
