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单词 climax
释义 climax

climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

noun [C]
1
F0 the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, which usually happens near the end:
» The climax of the air show was a daring flying display.» The election campaign reaches its climax next week. SEE ALSO ANTICLIMAX(Cf. ↑anticlimax)Thesaurus+: ↑Higher and lower points of achievement , ↑Success and achievements , ↑FailuresThesaurus+: ↑Turning points and deciding moments
2
F0 the highest point of sexual pleasure
Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual intercourseclimactic /klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/ adjective
F0» The third movement of the symphony ends in a climactic crescendo (= has a loud and exciting ending).Thesaurus+: ↑Exciting and interesting
verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for climax
1
F0 to reach the most important or exciting part:
» The show climaxed with all the performers singing on stage together.» The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.Thesaurus+: ↑Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling
2
F0 to reach the highest point of sexual pleasure
Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual intercourse
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