consummate

• 形容人在某方面技艺极其高超、经验丰富，达到完美无缺的程度；也可形容事物达到极致、完美无瑕。

Describes someone who is extremely skilled and experienced in a particular activity or field.

1. Highly skilled or accomplishedC2formal

   Showing a high degree of skill and perfection; complete or perfect in every way.

   精湛的

   • She is a consummate professional who always delivers excellent results.
   • The pianist gave a consummate performance that left the audience in awe.
   • He is a consummate diplomat, known for his tact and negotiation skills.

   同义词accomplishedadeptexpertfinishedmasterfulmasterlypolishedproficientskilledvirtuoso

   反义词amateurishincompetentineptinexpertunskilled

2. Complete or absoluteC2formal

   Used to emphasize the extreme degree of a quality, often negative.

   十足的，彻头彻尾的

   • The plan was a consummate failure from the start.
   • His speech was a consummate example of political manipulation.
   • The team showed consummate disregard for the rules.

   同义词absolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outoutrightperfectpositivepureranksheersupremethoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

• 动词，表示完成或使某事臻于完善，也指通过性行为使婚姻在法律上正式成立。

A verb used to indicate the act of completing or perfecting something, or making a marriage legally complete through sexual intercourse.

1. Complete or finishC1formal

   To bring something to a state of completion or perfection.

   完成

   • The deal was consummated with a handshake.
   • They consummated their partnership by signing the contract.
   • The artist consummated his masterpiece after years of work.

   同义词accomplishachievecompleteconcludeexecutefinishfulfillperfect

   反义词abandonbegincommenceincompleteneglectstartunfinished

2. Make a marriage completeC2formal

   To make a marriage legally complete by having sexual intercourse.

   圆房

   • The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night.
   • In some cultures, the marriage is not considered valid until it is consummated.
   • They waited until after the ceremony to consummate their union.

   同义词complete