execution | BrE ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n, AmE ˌɛksəˈkjuʃ(ə)n | noun ① countable and uncountable (as legal punishment) 处决 chǔjué ② uncountable (carrying out) 实行 shíxíng ; (performance) 表演 biǎoyǎn ▸ to put sth into execution; 实施某事 ▸ the execution of his duty 他职责的履行 ③ uncountable (of will) 执行 zhíxíng |