climactic
/klaɪˈmæktɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #5676 in the learning path
高潮的；达到顶点的
Definitions
adj. Forming the most exciting or important part of something.
高潮的；达到顶点的
Example
Everyone held their breath during the film's climactic scene.
电影演到高潮时，所有人都屏住了呼吸。
The novel's climactic confrontation reveals how social expectations can shape personal decisions and family relationships.
小说中达到高潮的冲突揭示了社会期望如何影响个人决定和家庭关系。
Collocations
- climactic scene
- climactic moment
- climactic ending
Word family
- climax (n.)
- climax (v.)
- anticlimactic (adj.)
Antonyms
- anticlimactic
Usage tip
勿与climatic（气候的）混淆。
FAQ
- What does climactic mean?
- Forming the most exciting or important part of something.
- How is climactic pronounced?
- UK /klaɪˈmæktɪk/, US /klaɪˈmæktɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
