early 14c., "end an argument," from Latin concludere "to shut up, enclose," from com- "together" (see com-) + -cludere, comb. form of claudere "to shut" (see close (v.)). Meaning "reach a mental conclusion, deduce" is from late 14c., a sense also in Latin. Related: Concluded; concluding.
雙語例句
1. If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide.
如果俱樂部之間無法達成協議，將由一個獨立的仲裁委員會來裁定。
來自柯林斯例句
2. This has made many Americans conclude that business ethics is an oxymoron.
這使得很多美國人斷定商業道德是個自相矛盾的說法。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The competitors cantered into the arena to conclude the closing ceremony.