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单词 accouche
释义

accouche

/əˈkuːʃ/
verb
[with object] Figurative. To deliver or unburden (of something), in the manner of a midwife; (also) to bring to general notice, as if by the action of a midwife or accoucher. Now rare.
  • In early use often with reference to the proverbial phrase the mountain has laboured and brought forth a mouse..

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From French accoucher to take to one's bed for the delivery of a child, (reflexive) to give birth, to assist (a woman) in giving birth, to produce (an artistic or literary work) from a- + coucher.

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