perfection

Definitions

perfect + -ion = the state of being perfect. perfect = per- (thoroughly, all the way) + fect (fac, 'make') = 'made all the way through, completely done.' Perfection is the condition of something fully finished, nothing left to do. See perfect.

Common Collocations

• 1.pursuit of perfection追求完美
• 2.to perfection恰到好处
• 3.achieve perfection实现完美
• 4.strive for perfection力求完美

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She practiced the piece for weeks in pursuit of perfection.

• 2.

  The dish was cooked to perfection.