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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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
cough
Verb
cough
相关
cougher
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: cough

例句

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.

词族

名词
cough
Verb
cough
相关
cougher

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: cough

更多Health词汇

nose

A1

The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

A1

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

A1

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

sneeze

A1

A sneeze is a sudden, loud, and involuntary burst of air through the nose and mouth. It is usually caused by something irritating the inside of your nose, such as dust, pollen, or a cold.

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