单词 | cough |
释义 | cough —cough /kɒf/ aep /kɑːf/ noun [C] B1 the act of coughing, or the sound this makes: » a dry cough (= one that does not produce mucus)» a hacking (= very bad and loud) coughThesaurus+: ↑Noises made by the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Colds and flu , ↑Fevers and infectious diseasesF0 an illness that makes you cough a lot: » a smoker's cough» Emily has a very bad/nasty cough.Thesaurus+: ↑Noises made by the bodyThesaurus+: ↑Colds and flu , ↑Fevers and infectious diseases• • • Extra Examples:» You should see a doctor about that cough.» I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you?» Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough.» Have you seen a quack about that cough?» The cough, wheeze and shortness of breath are things that go with smoking, not with age.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for cough B1 to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound: » The smoke made me cough.» I coughed all night long.Thesaurus+: ↑Noises made by the bodyF0 to make a sound like a cough: » The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn't start.Thesaurus+: ↑Noises made by the body• • • Extra Examples:» She took too big a gulp of whisky and started to cough and splutter.» He coughed loudly to warn them he was coming.» She is coughing terribly.» Some idiot coughed all the way through the concert.» The smoke made me cough. |
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