execution

execution
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action
    (计划、命令、行动过程的)实施;实行;执行
    he was fascinated by the entire operation and its execution.
    他为操作和实施的全过程而着迷。
    ■the technique or style with which an artistic work is produced or carried out
    (艺术创作的)技巧;手法
    the film is entirely professional in its execution.
    该片的拍摄手法完全是专业水准的。
    ■(Law)the putting into effect of a legal instrument or order
    (律)(法律文件的)执行
    ■(Law)seizure of the property or person of a debtor in default of payment
    (律)没收债务人财产;扣押债务人
    ■[count noun](Law). short for writ of execution
    (律)。 writ of execution 的简称
  2. the carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person
    死刑的执行
    the place of execution.
    行刑地点。
    [count noun]there were mass arrests and executions.
    进行了大拘捕,并有许多人被处决。
    ■the killing of someone as a political act
    政治谋害
派生
语源
  1. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin executio(n-), from exsequi 'follow up, punish'(see execute)
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