conclusion

/kənˈkluːʒn/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈkluːʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈklü-zhən/ (ame, mw)

conclusion — 名詞

  • conclusionsingular
  • conclusionsplural

1. the last section or closing stage of an event, story, speech, or piece of writin

1.名詞B1
釋義

結尾

事件、作品的最後部分

the last section or closing stage of an event, story, speech, or piece of writing

例句

The conclusion of the film left the audience in complete silence.

這部電影的結尾讓全場觀眾陷入了完全的沉默。

collocation — 'conclusion of [thing]' for final section

Vikram added a brief summary to the conclusion of his research paper.

Vikram 在他的研究報告結尾加上了一段簡短的總結。

同義詞
  • end

    more general; conclusion suggests a structured, deliberate closing section rather than a simple stop point

  • closing

    often used as an adjective (closing remarks); less formal than conclusion

  • finale

    used for performances or shows; implies a dramatic or impressive finish

反義詞
  • beginning

    the first part or opening stage

  • start

    the point at which something begins

文法句型

the conclusion of [something]

用法筆記

Often preceded by 'the' and followed by 'of' + noun phrase (e.g. 'the conclusion of the meeting').

常見錯誤

❌There was a happy conclusion of the film.
✅The film had a happy ending.
💡For stories, 'ending' is more natural than 'conclusion' for the final emotional resolution.

2. used as a set phrase to introduce the final statement in a discussion, speech, o

2.名詞B1
釋義

總之

用於演講或文章結尾的用語

used as a set phrase to introduce the final statement in a discussion, speech, or piece of writing before finishing

例句

In conclusion, the study confirms that regular exercise improves heart health.

總之，這項研究證實規律運動能改善心臟健康。

discourse marker: 'in conclusion' at sentence start

In conclusion, I want to thank all the volunteers for their hard work this year.

總之，我要感謝所有志工今年付出的努力。

同義詞
  • finally

    more general; can list sequential points, not just the final remark

  • to sum up

    slightly more informal; suggests a summary rather than a closing remark

  • ultimately

    focuses on the final outcome rather than signalling the end of the discourse

反義詞
  • firstly

    introduces the first point; opposite discourse function

  • to begin with

    opens a discussion rather than closing it

文法句型

in conclusion, [clause]

用法筆記

Almost always used at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. It signals the listener or reader that the end of the discussion is coming.

3. the formal act of completing or settling something such as a treaty, contract, o

3.名詞B2
釋義

締結

正式完成協議或交易

the formal act of completing or settling something such as a treaty, contract, or business arrangement

例句

The conclusion of the peace treaty ended decades of conflict between the two nations.

和平條約的締結結束了兩國之間數十年的衝突。

formal register: 'conclusion of [treaty/agreement]'

After months of hard negotiation, both sides celebrated the conclusion of the trade deal.

經過數月的艱難談判，雙方共同慶祝貿易協議的締結。

同義詞
  • completion

    broader in meaning; can apply to any task or project, not just formal agreements

  • finalisation

    British spelling; emphasises the last steps before something is considered finished

  • settlement

    specifically implies resolving outstanding issues, often in financial or legal disputes

反義詞

文法句型

the conclusion of [formal agreement/treaty/deal]

用法筆記

Common in legal and business contexts. The noun is typically followed by 'of' and the thing being finalised. This sense does not describe an opinion or judgment.

常見錯誤

❌The conclusion of the contract was signed yesterday.
✅The contract was signed yesterday.
💡'conclusion' refers to the act of finalising, not the document itself.

4. a decision, opinion, or judgment that you reach after thinking carefully about a

4.名詞B1
釋義

結論

根據事實或證據得出的判斷

a decision, opinion, or judgment that you reach after thinking carefully about all the facts, evidence, or information available

例句

After studying the clues, the detective came to the conclusion that the gardener was guilty.

在研究了所有線索之後，偵探得出的結論是園丁有罪。

collocation: 'come to the conclusion that…'

The scientists reached a surprising conclusion after analysing their experimental data.

科學家在分析實驗數據後得出了令人意想不到的結論。

collocation: 'reach a conclusion from [evidence]'

同義詞
  • judgment

    can imply personal evaluation rather than purely evidence-based reasoning

  • inference

    more technical; emphasises reasoning from evidence to a logical conclusion

  • finding

    typically used in research or legal contexts for official conclusions

  • verdict

    specific to law, but can be used informally for any final decision

反義詞
  • premise

    a starting assumption from which a conclusion is drawn

  • assumption

    something accepted as true without proof, the opposite of a reasoned conclusion

文法句型

come to / reach / draw the conclusion that [clause]

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs like 'come to', 'reach', 'draw', 'arrive at'. The opposite — forming a conclusion too quickly — is expressed with the idiom 'jump to conclusions'.

常見錯誤

❌I made a conclusion that she was lying.
✅I came to the conclusion that she was lying.
💡The correct verb pattern is 'come to / draw / reach a conclusion', not 'make a conclusion'.