late 14c., "deduction or conclusion reached by reasoning," from Old French conclusion "conclusion, result, outcome," from Latin conclusionem (nominative conclusio), noun of action from past participle stem of concludere (see conclude). Also, from late 14c. "the end" (usually of speech or writing), "closing passages of a speech or writing."
雙語例句
1. It's almost a foregone conclusion that you'll get what you want.
你將得到你想要的，這幾乎是確定無疑的。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They are hopeful of bringing the siege to a peaceful conclusion.
他們希望能和平結(jié)束這次圍困。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Most voters believe the result is a foregone conclusion.