1620s, "raised section of a floor, covered with carpets and cushions," from Turkish sofa, from Arabic suffah "bench of stone or wood; a couch." Meaning "long stuffed seat for reclining" is recorded from 1717.
雙語例句
1. They sprawl at ease across the sofa, arms draped over the back.
他們愜意地躺在沙發(fā)上，胳膊搭在后面。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He sat on the two-seater sofa in the partitioned office.
他坐在用隔板隔開的辦公室里的雙人沙發(fā)上。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Daniel leaned back on the sofa, still chewing on his apple.