Definitions
v. Force air suddenly from your throat with a rough sound.
咳嗽
n. The act or sound of coughing, or an illness causing it.
咳嗽；咳嗽声
Example
The dusty room made me cough several times.
房间里的灰尘让我咳嗽了好几次。
People with a persistent cough should seek medical advice, particularly if symptoms interfere with sleep or daily activities.
持续咳嗽的人应就医咨询，尤其是在症状影响睡眠或日常活动时。
Collocations
- a persistent cough
- a dry cough
- cough medicine
- cough up
Usage tip
gh在此发/f/；have a cough表示有咳嗽症状。
FAQ
- What does cough mean?
- Force air suddenly from your throat with a rough sound. The act or sound of coughing, or an illness causing it.
- How is cough pronounced?
- UK /kɒf/, US /kɔːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
