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单词 intercourse
释义

intercourse

[ in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /
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noun

dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.
interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.
sexual relations or a sexual coupling, especially coitus.

Origin of intercourse

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English intercurse, from Medieval Latin intercursus “communication, trading,” Latin “a running between, interposition”; see inter-, course

SYNONYMS FOR intercourse

1 trade, traffic, relations.
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OTHER WORDS FROM intercourse

pre·in·ter·course, noun

Words nearby intercourse

intercostal membrane, intercostal nerve, intercostal space, intercostobrachial nerve, intercounty, intercourse, intercricothyrotomy, intercrop, intercross, intercrystalline, intercultural
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British Dictionary definitions for intercourse

intercourse
/ (ˈɪntəˌkɔːs) /

noun

communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings
See sexual intercourse

Word Origin for intercourse

C15: from Medieval Latin intercursus business, from Latin intercurrere to run between, from currere to run
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Medical definitions for intercourse

intercourse
[ ĭntər-kôrs′ ]

n.

Dealings or communications that occur between persons or groups.
Sexual intercourse.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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