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单词 uncouple
释义 un·couple
\“+\ verb
Etymology: Middle English uncouplen, from un- (II) + couplen to couple
transitive verb
1. : to loose (dogs) from a couple : release
 < uncoupled the hounds >
2. : detach, disconnect
 < uncouples the 20-foot lengths of aluminum pipe — W.C.Fournier >
 < uncouple railroad cars >
 < uncouple their minds from all their usual interests — Susanne K. Langer >
3. : to throw off or release a coupler of (a pipe organ)
intransitive verb
1. : to unleash hounds for the chase
 < uncouple in the western valley; let them go — Shakespeare >
2. : to detach a connection
 < don't uncouple until she drains — Wirt Williams >
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