execution
n
1 [U] carrying out or performance of a piece of work, plan, design, duty, etc 執行; 實行; 履行; 完成
His original idea was good, but his execution of the scheme was disastrous. 他的設想很好, 但實行起來卻糟糕透頂.
The plans were finally put into execution. 這些計劃終於得以實施.
2 [U] (law 律) action of carrying out the orders of a will 對遺囑條款的執行
The solicitor is proceeding with the execution of my mother's will. 律師正著手執行我母親的遺囑.
3 [C, U] (act of) killing sb as a legal punishment 處死刑; 死刑
execution by hanging 以絞刑處死
five executions last year 去年執行的五起死刑.
4 [U] (fml 文) skill in performing eg music 表演技巧(如音樂演奏)
The pianist's execution of the concerto was marvellous. 那鋼琴師彈的協奏曲神乎其技.
5 (idm 習語) a stay of execution => stay n.