单词 | climax |
释义 | climax —climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ noun [C] 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 momentsF0 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 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 fulfillingF0 to reach the highest point of sexual pleasure Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual intercourse |
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