coupling
US /ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/
名词
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连接, 耦合, 联结
the act of connecting or joining two things together
示例:
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The coupling of the train cars was completed quickly.
火车车厢的连接很快就完成了。
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The new system allows for the seamless coupling of different software modules.
新系统允许不同软件模块的无缝耦合。
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3.
交配, 结合
the act of two people or animals mating or having sexual intercourse
示例:
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The biologist observed the coupling of the birds during mating season.
生物学家观察了鸟类在繁殖季节的交配。
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The documentary showed the intricate rituals leading up to the animal's coupling.
这部纪录片展示了动物交配前复杂的仪式。