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coughing

/ˈkɒf.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈkɒf.ɪŋ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или звук шумного выталкивания воздуха из лёгких, часто как симптом респираторных заболеваний, таких как простуда, бронхит или пневмония.

A noun referring to the act or sound of expelling air from the lungs noisily, often as a symptom of respiratory conditions such as a cold, bronchitis, or pneumonia.

uncountable

  1. Act of coughingB1formalmedical

    The act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the airways or as a symptom of illness.

    ruКашель

    • His constant coughing kept everyone awake at night.
    • The doctor said the coughing is due to a mild infection.
    • She tried to suppress her coughing during the meeting.

    Synonymscough

Forms
  • coughings plural form
  • coughings' possessive plural form
  • coughing's possessive singular form

verb

cough/kɒf/A2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по выталкиванию воздуха из лёгких с резким, отрывистым звуком, часто из-за раздражения или болезни.

A verb used to describe the act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound, often due to irritation or illness.

  1. Expel air from lungsA2formal

    To force air out of the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound, often due to illness or irritation.

    ruКашлять

    • He coughed loudly during the concert.
    • She coughed to clear her throat before speaking.
    • The patient coughed repeatedly due to the infection.

    Synonymshack

  2. Make a coughing soundB1informal

    To produce a sound similar to a cough, often to attract attention or express disapproval.

    ruКашлянуть

    • He coughed to signal his presence.
    • She coughed politely to interrupt the conversation.
    • The audience coughed impatiently during the long pause.

    Synonymsahemhawhem

Forms
  • coughed past participle
  • coughed past simple
  • coughing present participle
  • coughs third person singular

Phrasal variantscough outcough up