释义 |
cou·pé noun or coupe \(ˈ)kü|pā, in sense 2b often ˈküp\ (-s) Etymology: French coupé, from past participle of couper to cut, cut off; in senses 2 & 3, from French coupé, probably from carrosse coupé, literally, cut-off coach, from carrosse coach + coupé, past participle of couper 1. ballet dancing : a quick sharp cut finishing with an extension 2. a. : a 4-wheeled closed horse-drawn carriage for two persons inside with an outside seat for the driver in front b. usually coupe : a closed 2-door automobile with one seat compartment and a separate luggage compartment — see club coupe 3. a. : the front or after compartment of a Continental stagecoach b. Britain : an end compartment of a railway carriage often with a seat on one side only 4. : cutover 2 |