climax

• Substantivo que designa o momento mais intenso, emocionante ou importante de algo, como uma história, um evento ou uma experiência. Também pode indicar o ponto máximo ou auge de um processo ou desenvolvimento.

A noun referring to the most intense, exciting, or important point of something, such as a story, event, or experience.

1. Highest point of intensityB2formal

   The most intense, exciting, or important point of something, such as a story, event, or experience.

   Clímax

   • The climax of the movie was the final battle scene.
   • The concert reached its climax with a spectacular fireworks display.
   • The novel's climax left readers on the edge of their seats.

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2. Sexual climaxC1formal

   The moment of greatest pleasure during sexual activity; orgasm.

   Orgasmo

   • She reached climax after several minutes of stimulation.
   • The couple achieved climax simultaneously.
   • The therapist discussed techniques to help reach climax.

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3. Ecological climaxC2formalscientific

   The final stage of ecological succession in a plant community, where it remains stable.

   Clímax ecológico

   • The forest reached its climax state after centuries of growth.
   • Climax communities are characterized by high biodiversity.
   • Ecologists study the transition to climax vegetation.

• Verbo usado para indicar o momento mais importante ou emocionante de uma sequência de eventos, ou o ponto mais alto de intensidade em uma narrativa ou experiência.

A verb used to indicate reaching the most important or exciting point in a series of events, or the highest point of intensity in a narrative or experience.

1. Reach the highest pointB2formal

   To reach the most intense, exciting, or important point of something.

   Atingir o ponto culminante

   • The story climaxes with a dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain.
   • The concert climaxed with a spectacular fireworks display.
   • The negotiations climaxed in a final agreement after weeks of talks.

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2. Reach sexual orgasmC1formal

   To experience the peak of sexual pleasure.

   Atingir o orgasmo

   • Many people find it difficult to climax during their first sexual experiences.
   • The couple climaxed together, feeling deeply connected.
   • She climaxed after several minutes of stimulation.

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