conclude
verb uk/kənˈkluːd/ us/kənˈkluːd/
(FINISH)
C1 [ I or T ](以…)结束(讲话、会议、文章等)
to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing
She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility. 她在演讲结束时提醒我们所担负的责任。
Before I conclude, I'd like to thank you all for coming. 在结束发言前,我想感谢诸位的光临。
The concert concluded with a rousing chorus. 音乐会以激动人心的大合唱结束。
[ T ]缔结;达成;议定
to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal
- More examples
- It's difficult to guess what they will conclude from the evidence.
- The report concluded that there was no evidence of collusive behaviour between the banks.
- Judge Keenan concluded that the surveillance had been lawful.
- The meeting concluded with a prayer.
- The book concludes with a plea for a change in the law.
(JUDGE)
C1 [ T ]断定;决定;推断出;作出(结论)
to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it
[ + that ] The jury concluded from the evidence that the defendant was innocent. 陪审团依据证据判裁决告无罪。
The discussions continued late into the night, but nothing was concluded. 一直谈到深夜,可是没有作出任何决定。