
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)