Word · Frequency #6551
culminates
达到高潮;结束;使达到顶点
culminates is the third person singular of culminate.
核心释义
to reach the highest point or climax; to end after gradual development
- 1.
天体处于最高点,达到最大高度。
Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
- 2.
达到(物理或比喻的)顶点、最高点、峰值等。
To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
- 3.
达到高潮;达到决定性时刻,尤其是结束或结论。
To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
- 4.
完成,结束,形成高潮。
To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.
天体处于最高点,达到最大高度。;达到(物理或比喻的)顶点、最高点、峰值等。;达到高潮;达到决定性时刻,尤其是结束或结论。;完成,结束,形成高潮。;到绝顶
用法In use
The festival culminated in a spectacular fireworks display.
用法提示:culminate in 表示以……结束/达到高潮,此处为不及物用法。
Years of research culminated with a groundbreaking discovery.
用法提示:culminate with 表示以……告终,强调最终结果。
The team's hard work culminated a successful project.
用法提示:culminate 作及物动词,意为使达到高潮或完成。
culminate in sth
in 后接结果或终点。
The negotiations culminated in a peace treaty.
谈判最终以和平条约告终。
culminate with sth
with 后接具体事件或行为。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- culminate in
- 以…告终;达到…的顶点
- The negotiations culminated in a peace treaty.谈判最终达成了和平条约。
- culminate with
- 以…结束;达到…的高潮
- The festival culminated with a spectacular fireworks display.节日以壮观的烟花表演达到高潮。
- culminate a career
- 使事业达到顶峰
- Winning the gold medal culminated her athletic career.赢得金牌使她的运动生涯达到顶峰。
- culminate a series
- 作为一系列事件的顶点
- The final chapter culminates a series of thrilling adventures.最后一章是一系列惊险冒险的高潮。
- culminate in failure
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想:cul(酷)+ min(迷你)+ ate(吃)→ 酷迷你吃得太嗨,达到高潮顶点。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于正式或文学语境,描述系列事件达到高潮或最终结果,常与介词in连用。
语法说明Grammar Note
及物用法较少,通常用作不及物动词,后接in或with表示达到高潮或顶点
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
以上单词均以-ate结尾,发音均为/eɪt/,但重音位置不同,与culminate不完全押韵。注意拼写相似,但发音需依据具体单词。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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