late 14c., "a carrying out, a putting into effect; enforcement; performance (of a law, statute, etc.), the carrying out (of a plan, etc.)," from Anglo-French execucioun (late 13c.), Old French execucion "a carrying out" (of an order, etc.), from Latin executionem (nominative executio) "an accomplishing," noun of action from past participle stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out" (see execute).
Specific sense of "act of putting to death" (mid-14c.) is from Middle English legal phrases such as don execution of deth "carry out a sentence of death." Literal meaning "action of carrying something into effect" is from late 14c. John McKay, coach of the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers (U.S. football team), when asked by a reporter what he thought of his team's execution, replied, "I think it would be a good idea." Executor and executioner were formerly used indifferently, because both are carrying out legal orders.
实用例句
1. The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution.
那场展览陈述的想法很好，但是没能实现。
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2. He can let the court's decision stand and permit the execution.
他有权维持法庭判决，批准死刑生效。
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3. Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.
定于7月30日执行注射死刑。
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4. He found it distasteful to be offered drinks before witnessing the execution.
