execution
/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5609 in the learning path
执行；实施
Definitions
n. the act of carrying out a plan, order, or task
执行；实施
n. the act of killing someone as a legal punishment
死刑的执行
n. the way a skilled action or performance is carried out
表演；技艺的发挥
Example
The picnic plan was simple, but its execution proved tricky.
野餐计划很简单，但实施起来却不容易。
Successful execution of environmental policies requires adequate funding, clear responsibilities, and consistent monitoring by public authorities.
环境政策的成功实施需要充足的资金、明确的责任以及公共部门持续的监督。
Collocations
- execution of a plan
- flawless execution
- stay of execution
Word family
- execute (v.)
- executable (adj.)
Synonyms
- implementation
Usage tip
既可指执行计划，也可指执行死刑，须看语境。
FAQ
- What does execution mean?
- the act of carrying out a plan, order, or task the act of killing someone as a legal punishment the way a skilled action or performance is carried out
- How is execution pronounced?
- UK /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən/, US /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
