summit
summit — 名詞
1. a gathering where the top political figures of several nations come together for
峰會
政府領導人之間的正式高層會議
a gathering where the top political figures of several nations come together for face-to-face talks about major international concerns, such as trade agreements, climate policy, or security.
The climate summit in Paris brought together leaders from nearly two hundred countries.
在巴黎舉行的氣候峰會匯集了來自近兩百個國家的領袖。
summit on [topic] for international meetings
Devika's role at the trade summit involved coordinating talks between the two delegations.
Devika 在貿易峰會中的角色是協調兩個代表團之間的談判。
World leaders will gather for a summit on pandemic preparedness next month.
世界各國領袖下個月將齊聚一堂，召開一場關於大流行病防備的峰會。
The summit ended with a joint statement on human rights protections.
該峰會以一份關於人權保護的聯合聲明作為結束。
- conference
broader term; a conference can be at any level, not just top leaders
- convention
larger-scale gathering, often of a profession or political party
- summit meeting
emphasises the formal meeting event rather than the concept
文法句型
summit + on + topic
hold + a + summit
summit + between + countries
用法筆記
Use summit only for meetings at the highest political level (presidents, prime ministers). For ordinary workplace meetings, use meeting or conference instead.
常見錯誤
2. the spot where a mountain reaches its maximum height and no higher solid ground
山頂；顶峰
山脈或丘陵的最高點
the spot where a mountain reaches its maximum height and no higher solid ground exists.
The climbers reached the summit of Mount Fuji just before sunrise.
登山者在日出前抵達了富士山的山頂。
reach the summit of [mountain]
From the summit, Aylin could see the entire valley spread out below.
從山頂上，Aylin 可以看見整個山谷在下方延伸開來。
Pim rested at the summit and ate a sandwich while enjoying the view.
Pim 在山頂上休息，一邊吃著三明治一邊欣賞風景。
The final push to the summit took the team more than four hours.
最後一段衝刺到山頂的路程花了團隊四個多小時。
Eri took a photograph of the summit against a clear winter sky.
Eri 在晴朗的冬日天空下拍了一張山頂的照片。
- base
the bottom of a mountain
文法句型
summit + of + [mountain name]
reach + the + summit
at + the + summit + of
用法筆記
Associated with mountains in particular, not hills or buildings. For the top of a building or a hill, use top or rooftop.
常見錯誤
3. the highest or most successful stage that someone or something can reach in a pa
頂點；巔峰
事業或成就的最高階段
the highest or most successful stage that someone or something can reach in a particular field, such as a career, an art form, or a scientific pursuit.
Winning the gold medal marked the summit of her athletic career.
贏得金牌標誌著她運動生涯的頂點。
summit of [career/achievement]
For Christopher, becoming a partner at the firm was the summit of his ambitions.
對 Christopher 來說，成為公司的合夥人是他抱負的巔峰。
The company reached the summit of its success in the late nineteen nineties.
該公司在九零年代末期達到了成功的頂點。
Many artists consider this gallery the summit of professional recognition.
許多藝術家將這間美術館視為專業成就的頂點。
Their research represented the summit of scientific knowledge at the time.
他們的研究在當時代表了科學知識的頂點。
- peak
more commonly used for the figurative high point, as in peak form or peak condition
- pinnacle
suggests a very narrow, high point; often used in 'pinnacle of success'
- zenith
from astronomy; suggests the highest point in a process or career that may later decline
- apex
slightly more technical; often used in 'apex of power'
文法句型
summit + of + [achievement/career/success]
at + the + summit + of + [domain]
用法筆記
Typically followed by of plus an abstract noun phrase (the summit of her career, the summit of human achievement). Often used with possessive determiners (his summit, their summit).
常見錯誤
summit — 動詞
1. to take part in a high-level meeting of government leaders, usually for discussi
出席峰會
參加政府領袖高層會議
to take part in a high-level meeting of government leaders, usually for discussing international issues.
The foreign ministers will summit in Geneva next month to discuss trade.
各國外交部長將於下個月在日內瓦舉行峰會討論貿易議題。
summit + in [place] to discuss [topic]
World leaders plan to summit on climate action before the end of the year.
世界領袖計劃在年底前召開氣候行動峰會。
summit on [topic]
The two presidents summited privately after the main conference ended.
兩位總統在主要會議結束後私下舉行了峰會。
Hui reported that the leaders would summit again in the spring.
Hui 報導指出各國領袖將於春季再次舉行峰會。
文法句型
summit + in/at + place
summit + on + topic
用法筆記
A relatively recent back-formation from the noun summit. Used mostly in news and diplomatic writing. In everyday conversation, attend a summit or hold a summit is more natural.
常見錯誤
2. to climb up to the highest point of a mountain and stand on its top.
登頂
攀登至山脈最高點
to climb up to the highest point of a mountain and stand on its top.
The expedition summited Mount Kilimanjaro after six days of trekking.
該探險隊經過六天的徒步攀登後登上了吉力馬札羅山。
summit + [mountain name] (transitive)
Only three of the eight climbers managed to summit in the bad weather.
八名登山者中只有三人在惡劣天氣中成功登頂。
manage to summit (intransitive)
Ramón summited his first mountain when he was sixteen years old.
Ramón 在十六歲時登上了他人生中的第一座山。
The team hoped to summit before the afternoon storms arrived.
該團隊希望在午後暴風雨來臨之前登頂。
- conquer
more dramatic; suggests overcoming difficulty, used especially for famous peaks
- reach the top of
more general; can be used for any climb
文法句型
summit + [mountain name]
manage + to + summit
summit + [mountain] + in + [time]
用法筆記
Used especially in mountaineering writing. The past tense is summited (not summitted) in both American and British English. Transitive use (summit a mountain) is slightly more common than intransitive.