How do you use "cough" in a sentence?

She couldn't stop coughing during the meeting. The doctor said the cough should clear up in a few days. He gave a polite cough to get their attention.

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Q: What does "cough" mean?

To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound A cough is the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, typically as a reflex to clear the throat or airways. It can be a symptom of illness or a reaction to irritation. In British slang, 'cough up' means to reluctantly hand over money or information.

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의미: To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound

咳嗽

tos, toser

咳、咳をする

기침, 기침하다

A cough is the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, typically as a reflex to clear the throat or airways. It can be a symptom of illness or a reaction to irritation. In British slang, 'cough up' means to reluctantly hand over money or information.

Cough 是从肺部突然排出空气，通常是清嗓子或气道的反射动作。它可能是疾病的症状或对刺激的反应。在英式俚语中，'cough up'意味着不情愿地交出金钱或信息。

Una cough es la expulsión repentina de aire de los pulmones, típicamente como reflejo para limpiar la garganta o las vías respiratorias. Puede ser un síntoma de enfermedad o una reacción a la irritación. En argot británico, 'cough up' significa entregar dinero o información de mala gana.

Coughは、通常喉や気道をきれいにするための反射として、肺から空気を突然排出することです。病気の症状や刺激への反応である可能性があります。イギリスのスラングでは、「cough up」は渋々お金や情報を渡すことを意味します。

기침은 목이나 기도를 깨끗이 하기 위한 반사 작용으로 폐에서 갑자기 공기를 내뿜는 것입니다. 질병의 증상이거나 자극에 대한 반응일 수 있습니다. 영국 속어에서 'cough up'은 마지못해 돈이나 정보를 내놓는다는 뜻입니다.

예문

She couldn't stop coughing during the meeting.
她在会议期间咳个不停。
Ella no podía dejar de toser durante la reunión.
彼女は会議中、咳が止まりませんでした。
그녀는 회의 중에 기침을 멈출 수가 없었습니다.
The doctor said the cough should clear up in a few days.
医生说咳嗽几天后应该会好。
El médico dijo que la tos debería desaparecer en unos días.
医者は咳は数日で治まるはずだと言いました。
의사는 기침이 며칠 안에 나을 것이라고 말했습니다.
He gave a polite cough to get their attention.
他礼貌地咳嗽了一声以引起他们的注意。
Él dio una tos educada para llamar su atención.
彼は彼らの注意を引くために軽く咳払いをしました。
그는 그들의 주의를 끌기 위해 가볍게 헛기침을 했습니다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Old English 'cohhian' (to cough), of imitative origin. The word imitates the harsh, explosive sound of coughing. The unusual spelling with '-ough' reflects Middle English pronunciation shifts.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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