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Arch Curved Structure Top Arched Part Noun Shape

The word "arch" can be used as a noun referring to a curved structure like a bridge or doorway, the arch of the foot, or a curved line/movement. It can also be a verb meaning to bend into a curve (like a back or eyebrows) or an adjective describing a playful or mischievous manner. The adverb "archly" conveys this playful or mischievous tone.

The word "arch" can be used as a noun referring to a curved structure like a bridge or doorway, the arch of the foot, or a curved line/movement. It can also be a verb meaning to bend into a curve (like a back or eyebrows) or an adjective describing a playful or mischievous manner. The adverb "archly" conveys this playful or mischievous tone.

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/ɑ͟ː(r)tʃ/
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]拱;拱门;拱形结构 An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
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    [N-COUNT 可数名词]弧形;弧形运动 An arch is a curved line or movement.
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      [N-COUNT 可数名词]足弓;足背 The arch of your foot is the curved section at the bottom in the middle.
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        [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]弓着,佝着(背)等 If you arch a part of your body such as your back or if it arches, you bend it so that it forms a curve.
          [V n]
          [Also V]
        • Don't arch your back, keep your spine straight.

          别佝着背,把腰挺直。

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        [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](表示惊奇或不赞同)扬起(眉毛) If you arch your eyebrows or if they arch, you move them upwards as a way of showing surprise or disapproval.
          [V n]
          [Also V]
          [LITERARY 文]
        • 'Oh really?' he said, arching an eyebrow.

          “哦,真的吗?”他扬起一边的眉毛说。

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        [VERB 动词]拱起;成弓形;呈弧形运动 If something arches in a particular direction, it makes a curved line or movement.
          [V adv/prep]
        • I gazed up at the domed ceiling arching overhead.

          我抬头凝望着上方弧形的穹顶。

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        [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]神秘的;淘气的;调皮的 An arch look is mysterious and mischievous.
          [usu ADJ n]
        • Both of them looked at him with that curious, slightly amused and even arch expression.

          他们俩都看着他,带着一副好奇的、有点觉得好笑甚至是淘气的表情。

        archly
        • She looked at me rather archly.

          她有些调皮地看着我。

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        [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]傲慢自大的 If you say that someone is arch, you are criticizing them for talking or behaving as if they are better or more important than other people.
          [disapproval]
        • Their attempts to be casual have so far just looked arch or patronising.

          他们本想做出漫不经心的样子,结果反而显得傲慢自大或自视甚高。

        archly
        • 'You can't fool me,' Shirley said archly.

          “你骗不了我,”雪莉傲慢地说。

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        See also:
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          Oxford arch / ɑːtʃ ; NAmE ɑːrtʃ /
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          adjective
          arch arches arched arching
          noun _architecture_comp.jpg _arch.jpg 1 a curved structure that supports the weight of sth above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building 拱(支撑如桥梁或房屋上部的弧形结构) 2 a structure with a curved top that is supported by straight sides, sometimes forming an entrance or built as a monument 拱门 ◆ Go through the arch and follow the path. 穿过拱门沿小径往前走。 ◆ Marble Arch is a famous London landmark. 大理石拱门是伦敦著名的地标。 3 the raised part of the foot formed by a curved section of bones 足背;足弓 4 anything that forms a curved shape at the top 拱形;拱形物 ◆ the delicate arch of her eyebrows 她那弯弯的柳眉 verb 1 [transitive ,  intransitive ] arch(sth) if you archpart of your body, or if it arches,it moves and forms a curved shape (使)成弓形 ◆ The cat arched its back and hissed. 猫弓起背发出嘶嘶声。 2 [intransitive ] to be in a curved line or shape across or over sth 呈拱形覆盖;呈弧形横跨 ◆ Tall trees arched over the path. 大树呈拱形遮阴了小道。 adjective [usually before noun ] ( often disapproving) seeming amused because you know more about a situation than other people 调皮的;淘气的 ◆ an arch tone of voice 调皮的语气 ▶ arch·ly / ˈɑːtʃli ; NAmE ˈɑːrtʃli / adverb ◆ ‘Guess what?’ she said archly. “猜猜看?”她调皮地说道。 arch / ɑːtʃ ; NAmE ɑːrtʃ / arch·ly / ˈɑːtʃli ; NAmE ˈɑːrtʃli /
          LDC
          arch1 noun
          arch2 verb
          arch3 adjective
          archarch1 /ɑːtʃ $ ɑːrtʃ/ ●●○ noun [countable]
          Word Origin
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          1arch (1)a structure with a curved top and straight sides that supports the weight of a bridge or building2a curved structure above a door, window etc3a curved structure of bones in the middle of your foot4something with a curved top and straight sides
          arch1 noun
          arch2 verb
          arch3 adjective
          archarch2 verb [intransitive, transitive]
          Verb Table
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          to form or make something form a curved shape:  Two rows of trees arched over the driveway. The dog arched its back.
          arch1 noun
          arch2 verb
          arch3 adjective
          archarch3 adjective
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          amused because you think you understand something better than other people:  ‘I think he’s in for a surprise,’ Ian said, in a somewhat arch tone.—archly adverb
          WDF

          arch

          [ɑ:tʃ]arched, arching, arches

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          arched[207] arches[939]
          拱(84%),拱门(9%),主要的(2%),拱起(2%),调皮的(1%),成拱形(1%),拱状物(1%)
          n.弓形,拱形;拱门
          adj.主要的
          vt.使…弯成弓形;用拱连接
          vi.拱起;成为弓形
          n.(Arch)人名;(德)阿尔希;(英)阿奇

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