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cope

UK //kəʊp//US //koʊp//

词源

源自古法语'coper'(打击),后演变为'处理、应对'之意;宗教长袍义项来自拉丁语'cappa'(斗篷)。

verb

❶ 指有效应对困难或挑战,通常指在压力或逆境中保持正常状态或找到解决办法。

“She's learning to cope with stress through meditation.”

(她正在通过冥想来学会应对压力。)

“Many families struggle to cope with rising living costs.”

(许多家庭难以应对不断上涨的生活成本。)

同义词:manage, handle, deal with

noun

❶ 指牧师在宗教仪式中穿的长袍,特指基督教神职人员的礼仪外衣。

“The bishop wore an embroidered cope for the ceremony.”

(主教在仪式上穿着绣花长袍。)

“This antique cope dates back to the 15th century.”

(这件古董长袍可以追溯到15世纪。)

同义词:vestment, robe, cloak

常见短语

cope with — 表示处理或应对某种困难情况,强调在挑战面前的有效适应能力。

“The new software helps teachers cope with large classes.”

(新软件帮助教师应对大班教学。)