| 词组 | couple with |
| 释义 | Phr V couple with be coupled with (always passive) if one thing is coupled with another thing, they exist or happen together and therefore have a particular effect or resultIt was her charm, coupled with her extraordinary energy, that made her so good at the job.High interest rates, coupled with high inflation, are major deterrents to investment. sth coupled with sth used to say that two things together cause something to happen: Lack of rain coupled with high temperatures cause the crops to fail. Better eating habits coupled with lifestyle changes mean that people in the US are becoming much healthier. couple with1. To connect or fasten two things together. A noun or pronoun can be used between "couple" and "with." We still need to couple the trailer with the truck before we can leave. 2. To form a pair with someone else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "couple" and "with." When the teacher told us that we could work with a classmate on the assignment, I immediately coupled with my best friend. 3. euphemism To have sex with someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "couple" and "with." My roommate hasn't been home any night this week—I wonder who he's coupling with. couple someone with someoneto join one person with another to make a pair. I coupled Todd with Amy for the dinner party. couple something with somethingto join one thing with another to make a pair. We coupled the budget issue with the staffing issue for our agenda. couple with someoneEuph. to have sexual intercourse with someone. They coupled with each other in a night of passion. couple with somethingto connect or join to something. This railroad car will couple with the engine. These cars did not couple with the others properly, and there was almost an accident. |
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