conclusion

Definitions

con- (completely) + clus (shut, the noun stem of clud) + -ion (act/result) = 'the result of shutting completely.' Note the spelling switch from conclude's d to conclusion's s — the standard -clude/-clusion pattern. Like the verb, it carries both 'the ending' and 'the inference.'

Common Collocations

• 1.reach a conclusion得出结论
• 2.draw a conclusion做出结论
• 3.jump to conclusions妄下结论
• 4.foregone conclusion必然的结果

Example Sentences

• 1.

  At the conclusion of the film, the hero finally goes home.

• 2.

  I came to the conclusion that we needed a new plan.

• 3.

  Don't jump to conclusions before you hear the whole story.