culminate /ˈkʌlmɪneɪt/ ●ˈculminate in sth ( ˈculminate with sthless frequent) (formal) to end with a particular result or conclusion, or at a particular point以…告终;达到…终点◆The negotiations culminated in an agreement acceptable to all sides. 谈判最终达成了各方均能接受的协议。[v + prep]