execution

/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shən/ (ame, mw)

execution — 名詞

  • executionsingular
  • executionsplural

1. the killing of a convicted criminal by the state as a punishment for a serious c

1.名詞B2
釋義

死刑

依法處決犯人

the killing of a convicted criminal by the state as a punishment for a serious crime.

例句

Ryo's family watched the news about the execution of the convicted murderer with mixed feelings.

Ryo 的家人在電視上聽到那名已被定罪的殺人犯被執行死刑的消息，心情相當複雜。

collocation: execution of [person]

The execution of political prisoners drew criticism from human rights groups around the world.

對政治犯執行死刑，引起了全球人權團體的批評。

同義詞
  • capital punishment

    the broader system or practice of executing criminals, not a single event

  • death sentence

    the court's official judgment, not the act of carrying it out

  • putting to death

    a descriptive phrase rather than a single word; less formal

反義詞
  • reprieve

    the official cancellation or delay of a planned execution

  • pardon

    an official act of forgiving the crime and cancelling the punishment

文法句型

execution of [person]

by execution

[adj] execution

用法筆記

The subject of execution (the state) is often implied rather than stated. Distinguish from sense 2: the DEATH PENALTY sense always involves killing as punishment, never the carrying out of a plan.

常見錯誤

❌The company ordered the execution of a new strategy.' (when meaning implementation).
✅The company ordered the execution of the prisoner.
💡'execution' in the death penalty sense only refers to killing a person; for plans use the PERFORMANCE sense.

2. the act of making something happen exactly as it was planned or designed, often

2.名詞B2
釋義

執行

按計畫完成任務

the act of making something happen exactly as it was planned or designed, often requiring care and skill.

例句

The marketing team's flawless execution of the campaign impressed the company's board of directors.

行銷團隊對該活動的完美執行，令公司董事會印象深刻。

collocation: flawless execution of [plan/campaign]

Folake's execution of the piano sonata was praised for its emotional depth and technical precision.

Folake 演奏鋼琴奏鳴曲時，因其情感深度和技術精準度而備受讚賞。

同義詞
  • implementation

    more technical and business-oriented; focuses on putting a plan into effect

  • performance

    broader, can refer to how well someone does a task or shows a skill

  • carrying out

    more everyday language; less formal than 'execution'

反義詞
  • neglect

    failing to carry out a duty or plan

  • abandonment

    giving up on a plan before it is carried out

文法句型

execution of [plan/task/design]

[adj] execution of [noun]

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1 (DEATH PENALTY), this sense is uncountable and never refers to killing. Frequently modified by adjectives that evaluate quality: flawless, poor, careful, brilliant, sloppy.

常見錯誤

❌The execution of the prisoner was flawless.' (confusing senses).
✅The execution of the dance routine was flawless.
💡the DEATH PENALTY sense never takes quality-evaluating adjectives like 'flawless' or 'poor'; those belong with the CARRYING OUT sense.