[mass noun]the point at which something is complete or finalized 完成 the consummation of a sale. 拍卖的完成。 ■[mass noun]the action of making a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse 同房;圆房;完婚 the eager consummation that follows a long and passionate seduction. 长时间热烈调情后的迫切同房。
语源
late Middle English: from Latin consummatio(n-), from the verb consummare (see consummate)