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couch

/kaʊtʃ/

couchnoun

couches

/kaʊtʃ/

Translations

диван

She sat on the couch and read a book.

Она села на диван и читала книгу.

кушетка

The therapist asked him to lie down on the couch.

Терапевт попросил его лечь на кушетку.

Additional translations

канапе

Definitions

A piece of furniture for seating two or more people, typically upholstered and having a back and arms.

She bought a new couch for the living room to accommodate more guests.

A long, upholstered piece of furniture that can be used for lying down as well as sitting.

After a long day at work, he likes to relax on the couch and watch TV.

A layer or coating of a specified substance, such as paint or varnish, applied to a surface.

Apply a thin couch of varnish to protect the wood.

Synonyms

couchverb

couched

Past Simple

couched

Past Participle

couching

Gerund

/kaʊtʃ/

Translations

формулировать

He tried to couch his criticism in a more diplomatic way.

Он попытался сформулировать свою критику более дипломатично.

излагать

She couched her request in very polite terms.

Она изложила свою просьбу в очень вежливых выражениях.

Additional translations

выражать

облекать

Definitions

To express something in a particular way or with particular words.

She couched her criticism in very diplomatic terms.

To lie down in a low or concealed position, often for rest or in ambush.

The tiger couched in the tall grass, waiting for its prey.

Synonyms

couchadjective

/kaʊtʃ/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a couch.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with a couch; used before another noun.

They picked out couch cushions that matched the curtains.