execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ CET4 TEM4 ( executing, executed, executes )

• 1. 

  V-T To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime. 处死

  例：

  He said nobody had been executed as a direct result of the events.

  他说没有人作为这几起事件的直接后果被处死。

  例：

  One group claimed to have executed the hostage.

  一个组织声称他们已处死了那名人质。

• 2. 

  execution N-VAR 处死

  例：

  Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.

  注射死刑定于7月30日执行。

• 3. 

  V-T If you execute a plan, you carry it out. 执行 (计划等) [正式]

  例：

  We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.

  我们将严格执行我们的竞选方案。

• 4. 

  execution N-UNCOUNT 执行

  例：

  U.S. forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order is given by the president.

  美国军队做好了充分准备，一旦总统下令就采取行动。

• 5. 

  V-T If you execute a difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it. 完成 (高难动作)

  例：

  The landing was skilfully executed.

  着陆熟练地完成了。