execution

英 [,eks?'kju??(?)n] 美[,?ks?'kju??n]

IELTSTOEFLCET6中頻詞常用詞匯

復數:?executions;

execution (n.): late 14c., "a carrying out, a putting into effect; enforcement; performance (of a law, statute, etc.), the carrying out (of a plan, etc.)," from Anglo-French execucioun (late 13c.), Old French execucion "a carrying out" (of an order, etc.), from Latin executionem (nominative executio) "an accomplishing," noun of action from past participle stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out" (see execute).

Specific sense of "act of putting to death" (mid-14c.) is from Middle English legal phrases such as don execution of deth "carry out a sentence of death." Literal meaning "action of carrying something into effect" is from late 14c. John McKay, coach of the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers (U.S. football team), when asked by a reporter what he thought of his team's execution, replied, "I think it would be a good idea." Executor and executioner were formerly used indifferently, because both are carrying out legal orders.

1. The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution.: 那場展覽陳述的想法很好，但是沒能實現。

2. He can let the court's decision stand and permit the execution.: 他有權維持法庭判決，批準死刑生效。

3. Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.: 定于7月30日執行注射死刑。

4. He found it distasteful to be offered drinks before witnessing the execution.: 他覺得在目睹行刑前還要上酒讓人很不舒服。