| 单词 | coupling |
| 释义 | coupling (kʌplɪŋ ) Word forms: couplings 1. countable noun A coupling is a device which is used to join two vehicles or pieces of equipment together. Before driving away, re-check the trailer coupling. 2. countable noun [usually singular, usu N of pl-n] When two different things, ideas, or activities are combined, or when two people work together, you can refer to this combination as a coupling. [written] Anton the chef concocts a sensual coupling of lobster and asparagus. The uneasy coupling of fascism and conservatism spawned a new kind of political regime. Their alliance had appeared to have longevity, although initially it had seemed an unlikely coupling. 3. variable noun An act of sexual intercourse is sometimes referred to as coupling. [formal] ...sexual couplings. 4. See also couple |
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