| 释义 |
cou·pé
noun
or coupe \(ˈ)kü|pā, in sense 2b often ˈküp\
(-s)
Etymology: French coupé, from past participle of couper to cut, cut off; in senses 2 & 3, from French coupé, probably from carrosse coupé, literally, cut-off coach, from carrosse coach + coupé, past participle of couper
1. ballet dancing : a quick sharp cut finishing with an extension
2.
a. : a 4-wheeled closed horse-drawn carriage for two persons inside with an outside seat for the driver in front
b. usually coupe : a closed 2-door automobile with one seat compartment and a separate luggage compartment — see club coupe
3.
a. : the front or after compartment of a Continental stagecoach
b. Britain : an end compartment of a railway carriage often with a seat on one side only
4. : cutover 2 |