1. | [u][c] 处决the act of killing sb, especially as a legal punishment |
He faced execution by hanging for murder. 他因谋杀罪要以绞刑处死。 | |
Over 200 executions were carried out last year. 去年执行了 200 多起死刑。 |
2. | [u] 实行;执行;实施the act of doing a piece of work, performing a duty, or putting a plan into action |
He had failed in the execution of his duty. 他未能履行职责。 | |
The idea was good, but the execution was poor. 这个主意倒不错,可实施情况不理想。 |
3. | [u] 表演;(乐曲的)演奏;(艺术品的)制作skill in performing or making sth, such as a piece of music or work of art |
Her execution of the piano piece was perfect. 她把那段钢琴曲演奏得非常完美。 |
4. | [u] (尤指遗嘱的)执行the act of following the instructions in a legal document, especially those in sb's will |