| 单词 | fruition |
| 释义 | fruition (once / 3819 pages) 1n 2n 3n An idea that is made real, such as a plan or an apple, has come to fruition. Fruition is a happy word: it's derived from the Latin, frui, meaning "to enjoy." We like it when our hard work pays off and ideas come to fruition, like Sally, who was thrilled when her plan to get into law school came to fruition. When the kids' idea to start a wild tricycle gang came to fruition, they sped off joyfully. It refers to the state of bearing fruit, too, like when apples in the orchard come to fruition. The trees are probably happy then, too. WORD FAMILYfruition: fruitions USAGE EXAMPLESHe said he was confident that they would ultimately bring the nanotechnology projects to fruition. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) Wilson wrote the script for “Fences” long before his death 21 years ago, with Mr. Washington laboring for years to bring the project to fruition. Washington Times(Dec 22, 2016) On the eve of Donald Trump’s election, such arrangements were quickly reaching fruition. Salon(Dec 16, 2016) 1 n the condition of bearing fruit 2Hyper condition, status a state at a particular time n something that is made real or concrete 3Syn|Hyper realisation, realization consummation the act of bringing to completion or fruition n enjoyment derived from use or possession Hyper enjoyment, use (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property |
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