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cough

/kɒf/

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

예시

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1

I have a bad cough today, so I am staying home.

I have a bad cough today, so I am staying home.

2

The patient presented with a persistent cough and a mild fever.

The patient presented with a persistent cough and a mild fever.

3

Stop that cough! You're making too much noise.

Stop that cough! You're making too much noise.

어휘 가족

명사
cough
Verb
cough
관련
cougher
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'cough' ending with the sound 'f' as in 'off'—you want to get the germs 'off' your chest.

빠른 퀴즈

I need to take some ______ syrup because I can't stop making noise with my throat.

정답!

정답은: cough

예시

1

I have a bad cough today, so I am staying home.

everyday

I have a bad cough today, so I am staying home.

2

The patient presented with a persistent cough and a mild fever.

formal

The patient presented with a persistent cough and a mild fever.

3

Stop that cough! You're making too much noise.

informal

Stop that cough! You're making too much noise.

4

A chronic cough may indicate underlying respiratory issues in clinical studies.

academic

A chronic cough may indicate underlying respiratory issues in clinical studies.

5

Please excuse my cough; I have been dealing with a slight cold all week.

business

Please excuse my cough; I have been dealing with a slight cold all week.

어휘 가족

명사
cough
Verb
cough
관련
cougher

자주 쓰는 조합

dry cough a cough that does not produce any phlegm
cough syrup liquid medicine used to treat a cough
nasty cough a very bad or painful cough
cough drop a small medicated sweet to soothe the throat
persistent cough a cough that lasts for a long time

자주 쓰는 구문

cough up

to produce something from the throat by coughing; or informally to pay money

fit of coughing

a sudden period of uncontrollable coughing

stifle a cough

to try to stop oneself from coughing

자주 혼동되는 단어

cough vs coffee

Coffee is a drink; cough is a sound/action from your throat.

cough vs coffin

A coffin is a box for a dead person; a cough is a symptom of being sick.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'cough' can be used as both a noun (I have a cough) and a verb (He started to cough). When used as a noun, it is almost always countable.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often struggle with the spelling '-ough' which is pronounced like 'off'. Some students confuse the word 'cough' with 'sneeze', which involves the nose rather than the lungs.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'cough' ending with the sound 'f' as in 'off'—you want to get the germs 'off' your chest.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English 'coughen', which is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of the action.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: a cough, two coughs Commonly follows the verb 'to have' The plural form is 'coughs'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, it is considered polite and a health standard to cough into your elbow rather than your hand.

빠른 퀴즈

I need to take some ______ syrup because I can't stop making noise with my throat.

정답!

정답은: cough

Health 관련 단어

head

A1

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

ear

A1

The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.

mouth

A1

The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.

tooth

A1

A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.

shoulder

A1

The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.

finger

A1

One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.

stomach

A1

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

leg

A1

A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.

foot

A1

The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.

toe

A1

A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.

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