coping
noun uk/ˈkəʊ.pɪŋ/ us/ˈkoʊ.pɪŋ/
(ON WALL)
[ C ] architecture specialized墙顶
a row of stones, bricks, or other material, often rounded or sloping, that forms the top part of a wall
The height of the wall from the ground to the coping is 36 feet. 墙从地面到顶部的高度是36英尺。
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- He stood on a block so he could peer over the coping.
- The 2-year-old could swim across the pool unassisted, grab the coping and climb out of the pool.
- Floodwater came within two inches of the top of the copings.
- There are high stone copings supported on moulded corbels.
(MANAGING)
[ U usually before noun ]应对难题|处理麻烦
the fact of dealing successfully with problems or difficult situations
He acknowledges that his wife "did most of the coping". 他承认他的妻子应对了大部分的难题。
a coping mechanism/strategy 应对机制/应对策略
coping skills/abilities 处事技能/处事能力
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- As a teenager he struggled to find acceptance from his peers and turned to drugs as a coping mechanism.
- Talking about feelings can help kids develop coping mechanisms for tough times in life.
- Many treatments and coping strategies can help a person overcome feelings of depression.
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy involves a wide variety of coping skills and relaxation methods.
- Some children who have less patience, understanding and coping ability will need more support.