consummates

英 [ˈkɒnsəmeɪts]

美 [ˈkɑːnsəmeɪts]

v.  (初次)同房; 通过性交使(婚姻或两人的关系)圆满; 使完整; 使完美
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柯林斯词典

The adjective is pronounced /'kɒnsʌmət/. The verb is pronounced /'kɒnsəmeɪt/. 形容词读作 /'kɒnsʌmət/,动词读作 /'kɒnsəmeɪt/。


• ADJ-GRADED 造诣极高的;技艺精湛的;炉火纯青的
  You useconsummateto describe someone who is extremely skilful.
  1. He acted the part with consummate skill...
     他以精湛的演技饰演了这一角色。
  2. Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.
     那些熟悉桑德斯的人都称他为手段高明的政治家。
• VERB 圆房;通过性交使(婚姻或两人关系)圆满
  If two peopleconsummatea marriage or relationship, they make it complete by having sex.
  1. They consummated their passion only after many hesitations and delays.
     他们几经踌躇和拖延后才尽情宣泄了激情。
• VERB 完成，达成(协议等)
  Toconsummatean agreement means to complete it.
  1. There have been several close calls, but no one has been able to consummate a deal.
     有好几次死里逃生，却没有人做成一笔交易。

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