couch something in/as something

Related to word: couch

Pharse

Definition

  1. Usually passive

    To express or present something using a particular style or manner of communication.

    用……的语词表达

    • The conclusions of the report were couched in very vague terms, making it difficult to understand their true intent.

      报告的结论用非常模糊的措辞表达,让人难以理解其真正意图。

    • They couched their criticism of the new policy as concerns about government efficiency.

      他们将对新政策的批评表达为对政府效率的担忧。

    • The suggestion was couched as an option that could be considered.

      这个建议被表达为一个可以考虑的选项。