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coughed

UK //kɒft//US //kɔːft//

词源

源自古英语 'cohhian',模仿咳嗽声音的拟声词,与中古荷兰语 'kuchen' 同源。

verb

❶ 指从喉咙或肺部突然用力排出空气的动作,通常因喉咙不适或呼吸道刺激引起,可能伴随声音。

“She coughed loudly during the meeting.”

(她在会议期间大声咳嗽。)

“He coughed into his elbow to avoid spreading germs.”

(他用手肘捂住嘴咳嗽以避免传播细菌。)

同义词:hacked, cleared throat, expectorated

常见短语

coughed up — 指不情愿地交出某物(如金钱),或字面意义指咳出黏液等物质。

“He finally coughed up the money he owed.”

(他终于不情愿地还清了欠款。)