Climax
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高潮, 顶点
the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense
例子
The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the resolution.
小说的高潮让读者坐立不安，急切地期待着结局。
She carefully crafted the climax of the play to elicit maximum emotional impact from the audience.
她精心设计了戏剧的高潮，以从观众那里获得最大的情感影响。
02
高潮, 巅峰
the highest point of a process, period, or career, representing the moment of greatest achievement or intensity
例子
The release of his groundbreaking album marked the climax of his musical career.
他开创性专辑的发布标志着他音乐生涯的高潮。
The team 's championship win was the climax of their season, showcasing their peak performance.
球队的冠军胜利是他们赛季的高潮，展示了他们的巅峰表现。
03
the moment of greatest sexual pleasure during intercourse
例子
The couple reached climax together.
Sexual stimulation led to a rapid climax.
04
the arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in ascending order of importance, force, or intensity
例子
The speech 's climax built suspense toward the final point.
Writers use climax to emphasize key ideas.
05
the most critical stage of a disease or condition
例子
The patient 's fever reached its climax on the third day.
Recovery often begins after the climax of the illness.
to climax
01
to reach the highest, most intense, or final stage of a process, event, or activity
例子
The concert climaxed with a spectacular fireworks display.
The negotiations climaxed after several tense days.
例子
After a long build-up, she finally climaxed, feeling waves of pleasure.
经过长时间的积累，她终于达到了高潮，感受到了愉悦的浪潮。
He helped her relax, and she climaxed more easily than before.
他帮助她放松，她比以前更容易达到高潮。
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