execute

execute
[ˈɛksɪkjuːt]
verb
[with obj.]
  1. carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action)
    执行;实施(计划,命令,行动过程)
    the corporation executed a series of financial deals.
    该公司履行了一系列的金融合同。
    ■produce (a work of art)
    创作(艺术作品)
    not only does she execute embroideries, she designs them too.
    她不仅刺绣而且还进行绣花设计。
    ■perform (an activity or manoeuvre requiring care or skill)
    表演(难度动作)
    they had to execute their dance steps with the greatest precision.
    他们得一丝不苟地表演他们的舞步。
    ■(Law)make (a legal instrument) valid by signing or sealing it
    (律)(通过签名或盖章)使(法律文书)生效
    ■(Law)carry out (a judicial sentence, the terms of a will, or other order)
    (律)执行(法院判决,遗嘱等)
    police executed a search warrant.
    警方执行了搜查令。
  2. (常作 be executed)carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)
    对(犯法者)执行死刑,处决
    he was convicted of treason and executed.
    他被判叛国罪而被处决。
    ■kill (someone) as a political act
    政治谋杀
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French executer, from medieval Latin executare, from Latin exsequi 'follow up, carry out, punish', from ex- 'out' + sequi 'follow'
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