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 use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- He acted the part with consummate skill...
他以精湛的演技饰演了这一角色。 - 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 people consummate a marriage or relationship, they make it complete by having sex.
- 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)
To consummate an agreement means to complete it.
- 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。