音标：[,eksi'kju:ʃәn]
n. 实行, 完成, 执行, 死刑
【计】 执行
【化】 施工; 实施
【经】 实行, 执行, 履行
在线英汉词典

execution的短语、例句：

execution n 1 [U] carrying out or performance of a piece of work, plan, design, duty, etc 执行; 实行; 履行; 完成
His original idea was good, but his execution of the scheme was disastrous. 他的设想很好, 但实行起来却糟糕透顶.
The plans were finally put into execution. 这些计划终於得以实施. 2 [U] (law 律) action of carrying out the orders of a will 对遗嘱条款的执行
The solicitor is proceeding with the execution of my mother´s will. 律师正著手执行我母亲的遗嘱. 3 [C, U] (act of) killing sb as a legal punishment 处死刑; 死刑
execution by hanging 以绞刑处死
five executions last year 去年执行的五起死刑. 4 [U] (fml 文) skill in performing eg music 表演技巧（如音乐演奏）
The pianist´s execution of the concerto was marvellous. 那钢琴师弹的协奏曲神乎其技. 5 (idm 习语) a stay of execution => stay n.