climax
/ˈklaɪmæks/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklaɪmæks/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklī-ˌmaks/ (ame, mw) · /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ (ame, ipa)
climax — 名詞
- climaxsingular
- climaxesplural
1. the most intense or important moment in a story, event, or performance — for exa
高潮
故事、事件中最精彩的部分
the most intense or important moment in a story, event, or performance — for example, the final scene of a play where the main conflict is solved, or the last match of a competition that decides the winner.
The film's climax left the audience completely silent for several seconds.
那部電影的高潮讓觀眾安靜了好幾秒鐘。
climax of a film — dramatic pause effect
The election campaign reached its climax on the night of the final debate.
這場選戰在最後一場辯論的那一晚達到了高潮。
reach + possessive + climax
In the novel's climax, the detective finally names the person who committed the crime.
在小說的高潮處，偵探終於指認了犯下那起罪行的人。
The symphony built slowly to a powerful climax that made the whole hall erupt in applause.
交響樂緩緩推向磅礡的高潮，讓整個音樂廳爆出掌聲。
- peak
more general — can refer to any high point, not just a final one
- summit
more formal; often literal (mountain top) or figurative (summit meeting)
- culmination
emphasises the end result of a process rather than the excitement
- anticlimax
a disappointing end after a buildup that promised more
文法句型
the climax of [noun phrase]
reach a climax
come to a climax
build to a climax
用法筆記
Often preceded by 'come to', 'reach', or 'build to'. Commonly used with of-phrases ('the climax of the story'). Distinguish from noun sense 2 (ORGASM) by context: if the subject is a story, film, game, or event, it is this sense.
常見錯誤
2. the highest point of sexual excitement, when the body releases built-up physical
性高潮
性興奮的最高點
the highest point of sexual excitement, when the body releases built-up physical tension and produces a very strong feeling of pleasure.
The couple reached climax at nearly the same moment during their intimate evening together.
那對伴侶在親密的夜晚幾乎同時達到性高潮。
reach climax = formal synonym for orgasm
Some people find it hard to achieve climax during their first sexual experiences.
有些人在初次性經驗中很難達到性高潮。
achieve climax
The sex education class explained that climax can feel different for everyone.
性教育課程說明，每個人感受到的高潮可能都不一樣。
Dr. Okafor told her patient that stress often makes it harder to reach a satisfying climax.
Okafor 醫師告訴她的病患，壓力往往讓人更難達到滿意的性高潮。
文法句型
reach climax
achieve climax
a satisfying climax
用法筆記
More formal than 'come'. In casual conversation, speakers usually use the verb 'come' instead. Avoid using this sense in academic writing about literature or film, where sense 1 (HIGHLIGHT) is the intended meaning.
常見錯誤
climax — 動詞
- climaxpresent simple I / you / we / they
- climaxes3rd person singular
- climaxing-ing form
- climaxedpast simple
1. to reach the most intense and exciting final stage of a process or event — for e
達到高峰
達到最精彩、最重要的階段
to reach the most intense and exciting final stage of a process or event — for example, when months of training end with a big competition, or when a long political campaign finishes with a final vote.
The three-day music festival climaxed with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.
為期三天的音樂節以湖面上壯觀的煙火秀達到最高潮。
climax + with + [event]
Her years of training climaxed when she stood on the podium to receive an Olympic medal.
她多年的訓練在她站上頒獎台領取奧運獎牌的那一刻達到巔峰。
climaxed when + [clause]
The political crisis climaxed in the prime minister's surprise resignation.
這場政治危機在總理突然請辭時達到高峰。
A week of celebration will climax on Saturday with a huge parade through the city center.
為期一週的慶祝活動將在週六以盛大遊行穿過市中心達到最高潮。
- begin
the start of a process, opposite of its final peak
文法句型
climax with [event]
climax in [result]
climax when [clause]
be climaxed by [event]
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'with' (climax with something) or 'in' (climax in something). The subject is usually a process, series of events, or period of time. The passive form 'be climaxed by' also occurs in more formal writing.
常見錯誤
2. to reach the highest point of sexual excitement, when the body releases built-up
達到性高潮
達到性興奮的最高點
to reach the highest point of sexual excitement, when the body releases built-up tension and produces intense pleasure.
Many couples find that relaxing together helps them climax more easily.
許多伴侶發現一起放鬆有助於更容易達到性高潮。
climax = formal verb for reaching orgasm
The patient never climaxed during sex until she found the right type of stimulation.
那位病患在找到對的刺激方式之前，從未在性行為中達到高潮。
The therapist explained simple techniques that can help people climax together.
治療師說明了可以幫助伴侶一起達到高潮的簡單技巧。
After years of shame, the young man finally learned to relax and climax without anxiety.
在多年的羞恥之後，那位年輕男子終於學會放鬆，毫無焦慮地達到高潮。
- come
informal everyday equivalent; far more common in casual speech
文法句型
climax during [activity]
climax with [person]
用法筆記
More formal than 'come'. In casual conversation, 'come' is far more common. Appropriate in sex education, medical consultations, and relationship advice writing. Do not use in literary analysis — that context calls for verb sense 1 (CULMINATE).