English Dictionary

culminate

/ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/

verb

(intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude. / (intransitive, also figuratively) To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.

The concert will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display.

意味（1）

(intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.

意味（2）

(intransitive, also figuratively) To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.

As when his beams at noon / Culminate from the equator.

意味（3）

(intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).

Mr. Bush has been marking the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 with a series of speeches about terrorism that culminated with his televised address last night.

意味（4）

(transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

The announcement by Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott in Canberra culminated more than a fortnight of intensive political horse-trading.