climax
['klaɪ.mæks] noun countable
■the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, which usually happens near the end 高潮；最精彩的部分；顶点•The climax of the air show was a daring flying display.航空展的高潮是惊险刺激的飞行表演。 •The election campaign reaches its climax next week.下周竞选活动将进入白热化阶段。 ⇒ See also anticlimax
■the highest point of sexual pleasure 性高潮
['klaɪ.mæks] verb intransitive
■to reach the most important or exciting part 达到高潮；达到顶点•The show climaxed with all the performers singing on stage together.所有演员同台高歌把演出推向了高潮。 •The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.奥运会在壮观的闭幕式中达到了高潮。 ■to reach the highest point of sexual pleasure 达到性高潮 |