couch

• اسم يدل على قطعة أثاث طويلة وواسعة ومبطنة، مخصصة لجلوس شخصين أو أكثر، وتوضع عادة في غرف الجلوس. ويشمل المعنى المقاعد المريحة المشابهة التي قد تُستخدم للنوم أو الاستلقاء.

A noun referring to a long, upholstered piece of furniture designed for seating two or more people, often used in living rooms.

1. Furniture for sittingA1formal

   A long, upholstered seat for two or more people, typically with a back and arms.

   أريكة

   • She sat on the couch and watched TV.
   • The new couch is very comfortable.
   • We bought a leather couch for the living room.

   المرادفاتchesterfielddavenportdivanfutonsetteesettlesofa

2. Medical examination tableB1formalbritish

   A long table used by doctors or therapists for patients to lie on during examinations.

   طاولة الفحص الطبي

   • The doctor asked him to lie down on the couch.
   • She rested on the examination couch while waiting.
   • The therapist adjusted the couch for the patient's comfort.

   المرادفاتplinth

• فعل يعني التعبير عن شيء ما بكلمات من نوع معين، غالباً بطريقة حذرة أو غير مباشرة.

A verb used to express something in words of a particular kind, often in a careful or indirect way.

1. Express in a particular wayB2formal

   To phrase or express something in a specific style or manner, often to soften or clarify.

   التعبير عن شيء بأسلوب معين

   • He couched his criticism in polite terms.
   • She couched her request as a suggestion.
   • The statement was couched in diplomatic language.

   المرادفاتexpressformulateframephraseputstateword

2. B1informal

   To lie down or recline, often on a couch or bed.

   الاستلقاء أو الاتكاء

   • He couched on the sofa after a long day.
   • She couched in the sun for a nap.
   • They couched together watching a movie.

   المرادفاتlielollloungereclinereposerestsprawl

   الأضدادariserisesitstand