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- 高潮
高潮
gāo cháo
Meaning
- climax (of a story, a competition etc)
- upsurge; peak of activity
- high tide; high water
Definition
指事物发展或情感达到的最高点或最激烈的阶段；也指性交过程中的性兴奋顶峰。
The highest point or most intense stage of development or emotion; also refers to the climax of sexual excitement during intercourse.
Usage
常用于描述艺术作品的紧张点、事件发展的关键阶段，或生理反应。
Often used to describe the climax of artistic works, key stages of events, or physiological responses.
Examples
- 1 电影的高潮部分让观众紧张得喘不过气来。 (The climax of the movie left the audience breathless with tension.)
- 2 他们的爱情故事在离别时达到了高潮。 (Their love story reached its climax at the moment of parting.)
- 3 这次比赛的高潮是最后一分钟的绝杀球。 (The climax of the game was the last-minute winning shot.)
- 4 性高潮是性行为中的一种强烈快感体验。 (Orgasm is an intense pleasure experience during sexual activity.)
- 5 演讲的高潮部分引发了全场热烈的掌声。 (The climax of the speech drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.)
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