execution

英 [ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn]

美 [ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn]

n. 处决; 实行; 执行; 实施; 表演; (乐曲的)演奏; (艺术品的)制作

复数：executions　

CET6 TOEFL IELTS TEM8 计算机

BNC.3988 / COCA.4234

习惯用语

a stay of execution

缓期执行
a delay in following the order of a court
to grant a stay of execution
准予缓期执行

牛津词典

noun

处决
the act of killing sb, especially as a legal punishment
1. He faced execution by hanging for murder.
  他因谋杀要以绞刑处死。
2. Over 200 executions were carried out last year.
  去年执行了200多起死刑。
实行；执行；实施
the act of doing a piece of work, performing a duty, or putting a plan into action
1. He had failed in the execution of his duty.
  他未能履行职责。
2. The idea was good, but the execution was poor.
  这个主意倒不错，可实施情况不理想。
表演；（乐曲的）演奏；（艺术品的）制作
skill in performing or making sth, such as a piece of music or work of art
1. Her execution of the piano piece was perfect.
  她把那段钢琴曲演奏得非常完美。
（尤指遗嘱的）执行
the act of following the instructions in a legal document, especially those in sb's will

柯林斯词典

VERB 将…处死;将…正法
Toexecutesomeone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime.
1. He was executed by lethal injection earlier today...
  他于今天早些时候被注射处死。
2. One group claimed to have executed the American hostage...
  一个组织声称已经处决了那名美国人质。
3. This boy's father had been executed for conspiring against the throne.
  这个男孩的父亲因为密谋反对君主而被处死。
VERB 执行;实施;贯彻
If youexecutea plan, you carry it out.
1. We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.
  我们将严格施行我们的竞选计划。
VERB 完成，表演(高难度动作)
If youexecutea difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it.
1. I executed the hairpin turn high on the sheer western face of the mountains...
  我在山脉西侧陡峭的高处成功地急转弯。
2. The landing was skilfully executed.
  熟练地完成了着陆。
VERB 制作，创作（艺术品）
When someoneexecutesa work of art, they make or produce it, using an idea as a basis.
1. Morris executed a suite of twelve drawings in 1978...
  莫里斯在1978年创作了由12幅画组成的一组作品。
2. A well-executed shot of a tall ship is a joy to behold.
  欣赏优秀的高桅横帆船摄影作品是种乐趣。

英英释义

noun

the act of performing
1. they criticised his performance as mayor
2. experience generally improves performance
Synonym:performancecarrying outcarrying into action
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
Synonym:murderslaying
the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
1. the agency was created for the implementation of the policy
Synonym:implementationcarrying out
putting a condemned person to death
Synonym:executingcapital punishmentdeath penalty
a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out
Synonym:writ of execution
(law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
Synonym:execution of instrument
(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
Synonym:instruction execution

双语例句

A death sentence may be executed on the execution ground or in a designated place of custody.
死刑可以在刑场或者指定的羁押场所内执行。
This tool monitors the execution runtime of the system.
从工具对系统的执行运行时进行监视。
This person is responsible for all aspects of IBM consultancy in the execution and implementation.
这个人在执行和实施期间对IBM顾问工作的各个方面负责。
It says torture and summary execution are common
那上面称酷刑和草草处决很常见。
Figure 10 shows the execution time for this script.
图10显示了该脚本的执行时间。
He did not witness her execution, yet he and the others are complicit in her death
他没有亲眼目睹她被处决，但他和其他人对她的死都难脱干系。
He found it distasteful to be offered drinks before witnessing the execution.
他觉得在目睹行刑前还要上酒让人很不舒服。
BPM tools normally facilitate the design, execution, and management of processes.
BPM工具通常可对流程的设计、执行和管理起到促进作用。
This collection provides an execution and management environment for the individual components.
该集合为各个组件提供执行和管理环境。
Dodd made no appeal of his death sentence and, further, instructed his attorney to sue anyone who succeeds in delaying his execution.
多德没有对自己的死刑判决提起上诉，而且他还要求自己的律师起诉任何成功使得这一死刑暂缓执行的人。