to cough up
[phrase form: cough]
01
不情愿地交出, 勉强支付
to reluctantly provide or surrender something, often money or information
例子
The debtor finally had to cough up the overdue payment after repeated reminders.
在多次提醒后，债务人终于不得不掏出逾期付款。
The witness was hesitant but eventually coughed up the crucial information during the interrogation.
目击者犹豫不决，但最终在审讯过程中吐露了关键信息。
02
清嗓子, 轻咳以引起注意
to clear one's throat through a brief and discreet cough, often to prepare for speech or to draw other's attention
例子
The singer took a quick break backstage to cough up and ensure their voice remained clear for the next performance.
歌手在后台快速休息了一下，清了清嗓子，以确保他们的声音在下一场表演中保持清晰。
Feeling a tickle in her throat, she discreetly coughed up before starting her presentation to avoid any interruptions.
感觉到喉咙发痒，她在开始演讲前悄悄咳了一声以避免任何干扰。
