Trang chủ Từ điển Ccouch

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couch

A long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on, typically with a back and arms. / To express an idea or a request in a particular style of language or a specific way.

Danh từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: couchesQuá khứ: couchedPhân từ 2: couchedV-ing: couching

As a piece of furniture, the term evokes a sense of domestic comfort and relaxation. While often used interchangeably with sofa, couch frequently carries a more casual, lived-in connotation, suggesting a place for lounging or napping rather than formal receiving.

When used as a verb, the word describes the strategic framing of a message. It implies a deliberate choice of words to soften a blow, hide a motive, or make a request more palatable. This usage is common in legal, diplomatic, or professional contexts where precision and tact are paramount.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on, typically with a back and arms.

They sat on the couch to watch a movie.

Ngoại động từ

[~ something in something]

To express an idea or a request in a particular style of language or a specific way.

The lawyer decided to couch the demand in polite terms to avoid offending the client.

Ví dụ

I just want to curl up on the couch and watch movies all day.

The patient lay quietly on the couch during the therapy session.

Health

Wait, did you leave your phone under the couch cushion?

He spent the entire weekend as a couch potato.

I should couch this request in more diplomatic terms to avoid offending him.

Business

The lawyer couched the argument in legal jargon to confuse the jury.

Maybe I can couch my criticism as a suggestion for improvement.

Office

The letter was couched in such a formal tone that it felt cold.

Just put the bags on the couch for now.

Cụm động từ

couch in

to express something in a specific style or manner

The request was couched in very diplomatic language to ensure a positive response.

Cập nhật lần cuối: May 2026•Báo lỗi

couch

Ý nghĩa

Ví dụ

Cụm động từ

couch in

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