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cousin

/kuhz-uhn/US // ˈkʌz ən //UK // (ˈkʌzən) //

表妹,表弟,表哥,堂兄

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also called first cousin, full cousin . the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.See also second cousin, removed.
    • : one related by descent in a diverging line from a known common ancestor, as from one's grandparent or from one's father's or mother's sister or brother.
    • : a kinsman or kinswoman; relative.
    • : a person or thing related to another by similar natures, languages, geographical proximity, etc.: Our Canadian cousins are a friendly people.
    • : Slang. a gullible, innocent person who is easily duped or taken advantage of.
    • : a term of address used by a sovereign in speaking, writing, or referring to another sovereign or a high-ranking noble.

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Examples

  • The flares appear to be tiny cousins of the better known solar flares.

  • Weganool, a vegan cousin of wool that is primed to take off as the next big thing in sustainable fashion in Europe and beyond.

  • Suppose Dax had a cousin, Max, who was 60% husky and 40% Pomeranian.

  • Also like its basketball-playing cousins, hockey will have a bit of a convoluted format upon its return.

  • In addition to being an economist and teacher, Sally Sadoff also happens to be my cousin.

  • Mating with a cousin or brother is safer than risking life and limb to mate with an outsider.

  • “A mother has lost a son,” referring to his late cousin Akai.

  • The savvy forger with Pappy empties to fill might get his hands on some Old Weller and present it as its more illustrious cousin.

  • A few worries, to be sure, but not that cousin of depression and anxiety, dread.

  • The second-to-last time we met Zalwar Khan, he brought a man he introduced as his cousin.

  • Cousin George's position is such a happy one, that conversation is to him a thing superfluous.

  • From the moment that he touches the magical little hand, cousin George is eclipsed.

  • As a matter of fact, it was a very distant cousin of hers who had died, a Mrs. Fanshawe Collingwood, who also lived in the town.

  • The Professor thought very kindly of the dead cousin, whose money would provide for this great work.

  • Never had Tom seen his gay and careless cousin in such guise: he was restless, silent, intense and inarticulate.