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coping

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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cop·ing /ˈkəʊpɪŋ $ ˈkoʊ-/ noun [countable, uncountable]  TBBa layer of rounded stones or bricks at the top of a wall or roof 〔墙顶或屋顶的〕墙压顶,护顶,盖顶
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copingIndeed, the exercise of such anticipatory coping was one of Caplan's central notions for primary prevention.Constanza was kept busy coping with Anna's estate.What a thrill to see her coping so well.Nevertheless, it was independently undertaken, in a very matter-of-fact way, to assist a respected superior in coping.As an adult, Jenny admits to the same way of coping.The precursors of lowered self-esteem and poor coping will also be examined.At both stages, coping can have behavioural and psychological aspects.It should be recognized and accepted that coping with hearing loss can be utterly exhausting.
Origin coping (1500-1600) → COPE2
cop·ing nounChineseSyllable
of bricks rounded the of top or Corpus layer at a stones


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coping
coping /ˈkəʊpɪŋ $ ˈkoʊ-/ noun [uncountable and countable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Origin: cope2
a layer of rounded stones or bricks at the top of a wall or roof


cop·ingBrE /ˈkəʊpɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkoʊpɪŋ/ 🔊 noun (architecture 建筑) the top row of bricks or stones, usually sloping, on a wall 压顶板