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  2. /cough

cough

UK/kɒf/US
NGSL 3kIELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs; a medical condition causing repeated coughing

咳嗽;咳嗽声

v.

To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily

咳嗽;咳出

Root Breakdown

Native English
coughother
=cough

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The patient's persistent cough lasted for several weeks.

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