execution
gb/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
B1
英語
~ 3500
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
action
1
Carrying out a plan or order
The act of doing something that was planned or ordered.
用法パターン：
the execution of [a plan/task/order]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'execution' with 'explanation' due to similar sound.
類義語
implementation (More common in business and technical contexts for putting plans into action.)
対義語
abandonment (Refers to stopping or not completing a plan or task.)
コロケーション
flawless execution
|execution of the plan
|execution strategy
|project execution
テーマ
business
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The execution of the marketing plan took several months.
- She was praised for her precise execution of the dance routine.
- The project's success depended on careful execution of each step.
学習者向け例文
- The execution of the plan was perfect.
- He worked hard on the execution of the game.
- Good execution is important for success.
名詞
B2
action
2
Killing as a legal punishment
Killing someone as a punishment decided by a court.
用法パターン：
the execution of [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'assassination', which is an illegal killing, not a legal punishment.
類義語
capital punishment (Formal term for the legal killing of someone as a penalty.)
対義語
pardon (Official forgiveness that removes punishment, including death penalty.)
コロケーション
public execution
|execution by hanging
|stay of execution
テーマ
law
|crime
|politics
例文
- The execution was carried out at dawn.
- Many people protested against the execution of the prisoner.
- The governor granted a stay of execution.
学習者向け例文
- The man faced execution for his crime.
- The execution happened in the morning.
- Some countries do not allow execution.
名詞
technical
B2
action
3
Running a computer program or command
When a computer does what a program tells it to do.
用法パターン：
execution of [a program/command]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with 'installation', which means putting software onto a device, not running it.
類義語
processing (General term for handling data, not limited to program start-to-finish.)
対義語
termination (Ending a program before or after its execution.)
コロケーション
code execution
|execution time
|parallel execution
テーマ
technology
|computing
|science
例文
- The software stops execution if it encounters an error.
- Execution time depends on the complexity of the code.
- They optimized the program for faster execution.
学習者向け例文
- The program started its execution.
- Execution takes only a few seconds.
- An error stopped the execution.
文法
辞書形
execution
IPA
GB/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
音節・強勢
ex - e - cu - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (cu)
活用形
Noun
- Base: execution
- Plural: execution, executions
関連語
Forms
executions
noun
Core family
execute
verb B2
Related words
executive
noun B1
executioner
noun B2
Advanced or less common
executor
noun
executable
adjective
表現
flawless execution
1/flˈɔləs ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Perfect performance without mistakes
Doing something perfectly with no mistakes.
例文
- The chef's flawless execution impressed the judges.
- Flawless execution is key to winning in sports.
poor execution
1/pˈʊɹ ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Bad performance with mistakes
Doing something badly with mistakes or low quality.
例文
- The project failed due to poor execution.
- Her speech had good ideas but poor execution.
stay of execution
1/stˈeɪ əv ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official delay of punishment
A legal order that stops or delays a punishment, usually death, from happening.
例文
- The court granted a stay of execution hours before the planned hanging.
- His lawyer requested a stay of execution to review new evidence.