mid-15c., from Latin consummatus "perfected, complete," past participle of consummare "sum up, complete" (see consummation). Of persons, "accomplished, very qualified," from 1640s. Related: Consummately.
consummate (v.)
1520s, "to bring to completion," from Latin consummatus, past participle of consummare "to sum up, make up, complete, finish" (see consummation). Meaning "to bring a marriage to completion" (by sexual intercourse) is from 1530s. Related: Consummated; consummating.
实用例句
1. Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.
那些熟悉桑德斯的人都称他为手段高明的政治家。来自柯林斯例句
2. He acted the part with consummate skill.
他以精湛的演技饰演了这一角色。来自柯林斯例句
3. She was a consummate performer.
她是个技艺非凡的表演者。来自《权威词典》
4. This landscape painting is a consummate work of art.
这幅山水画已臻化境.来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. There have been several close calls, but no one has been able to consummate a deal.
