climax

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cli·max1 /ˈklaɪmæks/ ●○○ noun [countable usually singular]  1  ALEXCITEDthe most exciting or important part of a story or experience, which usually comes near the end 高潮，顶点 → climacticclimax of the climax of his naval career 他海军生涯的巅峰climax to a thrilling climax to the game 激动人心的比赛高潮 The festival reaches its climax with the traditional boat-burning ceremony. 传统的烧船仪式将节庆活动推向了高潮。2. SYan orgasm 性高潮n COLLOCATIONSverbsreach a climaxThe film reaches its climax in the final scene.come to a climaxThings came to a climax with a large protest march on June 30th.build up to a climaxThe music was getting louder and building up to a climax.near/approach a climaxOne of the most important trials in recent history is nearing its climax today.move towards a climaxPolitical tensions were moving towards a climax.bring something to a climaxHe scored again, bringing the game to a climax.mark the climax of something (=show that something has reached its best point)This painting marked the climax of his career.a climax comesThe climax came when the president ordered an air strike on the capital.adjectivesa thrilling/dramatic/exciting climaxIn this scene, the play reaches its dramatic climax.a fitting climax (=a very suitable one)The concert was a very successful occasion and a fitting climax to the school year.a grand climaxEveryone was hoping that the peace talks would come to a grand climax.a sensational/spectacular climaxThe match was a sensational climax to the season.

Examples from the Corpus

climax• The tabernacle represents the completion and climax of God's redemption of his people.• The opera reaches its climax with Violetta's death in the third act.• Eliot has been careful to avoid any sort of sentimental religiosity, and this strengthens greatly the play's climax.• A parade through the streets marks the climax of the festival.climax of• King's famous "I have a dream" speech was the climax of a 1963 civil rights march.

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climax2 verb  1  [intransitive, transitive]ALEXCITED if a situation, process, or story climaxes, it reaches its most important or exciting part 达到顶点[高潮]climax in/with a series of special events climaxing with a spectacular fireworks show 以精彩的烟火表演为高潮的一连串特别活动2. [intransitive]SYSEX/HAVE SEX WITH to have an orgasm 达到性高潮→ See Verb table

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climax• And both of course climaxed a return to form by winning their respective championships last season.• It had been a day of rare pleasure for Harry, climaxed by lunch with Heather at the villa.• Burt Reynolds was just right but, as he climaxed, he called out for his wife.• To that end it employed a mixture of bribery, smear and downright deceit, climaxing in a crescendo of scaremongering hysteria.• Then came June and the steep climb in the number of cases that climaxed in August or September.• The crescendo of firearms climaxed when a 20-year - old man accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend.climax in/with• To that end it employed a mixture of bribery, smear and downright deceit, climaxing in a crescendo of scaremongering hysteria.• Then came June and the steep climb in the number of cases that climaxed in August or September.Origin climax1 (1500-1600) Latin Greek klimax “ladder”, from klinein “to lean”

cli·max1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1climax2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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cli‧max¹ /ˈklaɪmæks/ noun [countable usually singular]1. the most exciting or important part of a story or experience, which usually comes near the end ⇨ climactic
    climax of
    the climax of his naval career
    climax to
    a thrilling climax to the game
    The festival reaches its climax with the traditional boat-burning ceremony.
2. an orgasm
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs
   ▪ reach a climax The film reaches its climax in the final scene.
   ▪ come to a climax Things came to a climax with a large protest march on June 30th.
   ▪ build up to a climax The music was getting louder and building up to a climax.
   ▪ near/approach a climax One of the most important trials in recent history is nearing its climax today.
   ▪ move towards a climax Political tensions were moving towards a climax.
   ▪ bring something to a climax He scored again, bringing the game to a climax.
   ▪ mark the climax of something (=show that something has reached its best point) This painting marked the climax of his career.
   ▪ a climax comes The climax came when the President ordered an air strike on the capital.
■ adjectives
   ▪ a thrilling/dramatic/exciting climax In this scene, the play reaches its dramatic climax.
   ▪ a fitting climax (=a very suitable one) The concert was a very successful occasion and a fitting climax to the school year.
   ▪ a grand climax Everyone was hoping that the peace talks would come to a grand climax.
   ▪ a sensational/spectacular climax The match was a sensational climax to the season.

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climax² verb
1. [intransitive and transitive] if a situation, process, or story climaxes, it reaches its most important or exciting part
    climax in/with
    a series of special events climaxing with a spectacular fireworks show
2. [intransitive] to have an orgasm