conclude
kənˈkluːd
1 to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have 断定，推断出; T
conclude that
The report concluded that the school should be closed immediately.
报告的结论是这所学校应该立刻关闭。
conclude from sth that
Richardson concluded from his studies that equality between the sexes is still a long way off.
理查森从他的研究中得出结论，两性之间的平等仍有很长的路要走。
2 to complete something you have been doing, especially for a long time [正式] 完成，结束〔尤指做了很长时间的事〕 T | formal
When the investigation is concluded, the results will be sent to the US Attorney’s office.
等到调查结束后，调查结果会被送到美国检察官事务所。
Francis, having concluded his business with James, left for Miami.
弗朗西斯完成了和詹姆斯的买卖后就去了迈阿密。
3 to end something such as a meeting, book, event, or speech by doing or saying one final thing 结束，终止（会议、书、事情或演说） I,T
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Each chapter concludes with a short summary.
每一章节都以一个简短的概要作为结束。
conclude by doing sth
She concluded by saying she was proud to be from Salford.
她结束时说身为索尔福德人，她感到很自豪。
To conclude, I’d like to express my thanks to my family.
最后，我要对我的家人表示感谢。
‘ So now’, she concluded, ‘I’m trying to bring some order to the garden.’
“现在开始，”她最后说道，“我要想办法把花园整理一下了。”
4
conclude an agreement/treaty/contract etc
to finish arranging an agreement etc successfully 达成协议/缔结条约/签订合同等
That same year, France concluded a trading agreement with Spain.
同年，法国与西班牙达成了一项贸易协定。