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.
实用例句
1. If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide.
如果俱乐部之间无法达成协议，将由一个独立的仲裁委员会来裁定。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This has made many Americans conclude that business ethics is an oxymoron.
这使得很多美国人断定商业道德是个自相矛盾的说法。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The competitors cantered into the arena to conclude the closing ceremony.