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curve curve ★★☆☆☆/kɜ͟ː(r)v/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]曲线；弧线 A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.   [usu with supp]...the curve of his lips.他嘴唇的曲线...a curve in the road.道路的转弯2[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](使)弯曲；(使)呈曲线形 If something curves, or if someone or something curves it, it has the shape of a curve.   [V]  [V adv/prep]  [V-ing]  [V n]Her spine curved...她的脊柱弯曲了。The track curved away below him.他脚下的小径蜿蜒地伸向远方。...a knife with a slightly curving blade...一把刀刃略弯的刀A small, unobtrusive smile curved the cook's thin lips.厨师的薄唇一弯，露出一丝不易察觉的微笑。3[VERB	动词]沿曲线运动 If something curves, it moves in a curve, for example through the air.   [V]The ball curved strangely in the air.球在空中划出一道奇异的弧线。4[N-COUNT	可数名词]See also:learning curve；(尤指用图表表示的)曲线变化 You can refer to a change in something as a particular curve, especially when it is represented on a graph.   [usu with supp]Each firm will face a downward-sloping demand curve...每一家企业都将面临需求曲线的下滑。Was it just a temporary blip on an otherwise healthy growth curve?这是否是原本良好的增长曲线中暂时的偏离？5[PHRASE	短语]使惊奇；使感到意外；给…出难题 If someone throws you a curve or if they throw you a curve ball, they surprise you by doing something you do not expect.   [V inflects]  [mainly AM 主美]At the last minute, I threw them a curve ball by saying, 'We're going to bring spouses'.在最后一刻，我给他们出了一个难题，说：“我们要带家属来。” curve1 nouncurve2 verbcurvecurve1 /kɜːv $ kɜːrv/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun [countable]  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1a line that gradually bends like part of a circlecurve of the curve of her hips a sweeping curve of railroad track2a line on a graph that gradually bends and represents a change in the amount or level of something:  The curve illustrates costs per capita.demand/supply curve The market demand curve has increased.3a bend in a road, river etc:  The car took the curve much too quickly.4in baseball, a ball that spins and moves in a curve when it is thrown, so that it is difficult to hit5throw somebody a curve American English to surprise someone with a question or problem that is difficult to deal with →curveball6ahead of/behind the curve informal more advanced than other people in what you do or think, or less advanced than other people →learning curveCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesa smooth curve· He drew a line on the paper in a smooth curve.a gentle curve (=one that turns gradually in another direction)· the river's gentle curvesa sharp/tight curve (=one that turns suddenly in another direction)· There's a tight curve in the road up ahead.an upward/downward curve· She stood watching the upward curve of the bird's flight.a sweeping curve (=wide and gentle)· the sweeping curve of the baya graceful curve· Her arm arched over her head in a graceful curve.curve1 nouncurve2 verbcurvecurve2 ●●○ verb [intransitive, transitive]  Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  to bend or move in the shape of a curve, or to make something do this:  The track curved round the side of the hill. A smile curved her lips.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EX2to73YO7l0IlU+0FOZ1IdlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNT0OeeAEmpXYJDQJRxKofHUqgfbklCMD+PvBhSIfwQcsFgGuDVrpfIHPtX0Rn9gKAPCFJzen0yjhmTagdcjZoMZKKSnMJ3LAF3Gn2ZEii2thNW4bzxpv6FOpt97QSLhBarHeZFNSFzl0qZQZvqBW1/MdOHNrhT1WssMd1bYF7oVqU=             curve              ★                    /        kɜːv                ;          NAmE                kɜːrv                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            curve      curves      curved      curving                            noun        ★                    1      ★              a line or surface that bends gradually; a smooth bend          曲线；弧线；曲面；弯曲                            ◆        the delicate curve of her ear        她耳朵的优美曲线                    ◆        a pattern of straight lines and curves        直线与曲线交织的图案                    ◆        (          especially NAmE)                a curve in the road        道路上的拐弯处                    ◆        (          especially NAmE)                The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree.        司机在拐弯处失控，撞到了一棵树上。                    ◆        to plot a curve on a graph        在图上绘出一条曲线                    ◆                  (            technical              术语            )          the unemployment-income curve          (= a line on a            graphshowing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income)                          失业与国民收入曲线                    ☞see also                                            learning curve                                                  2              (        also        ˈcurve ball        )            (        NAmE)                    (in        baseball        棒球        )                    a ball that moves in a curve when it is thrown to the          batter          （投向击球员的）曲线球                            ◆                  (            figurative)          One of the journalists          threwthe senator          a curve          (= surprised him by asking a difficult question).                一名记者向那位参议员提出了一个出乎意料的难题。                    IDIOM              ahead of/behind the ˈcurve                              (              especially NAmE) (              business                商              )                        in advance of or behind a particular trend              引领／落后于潮流                                            ◆            Our expert advice will help you stay ahead of the curve.            我们的专业建议将有助于你保持引领潮流。                                ◆            We've fallen behind the curve when it comes to developing new digital products.            就开发新的数码产品而论，我们已经落后了。                                                    verb        ★                    [intransitive        ,     transitive      ]              curve(sth) (+ adv./prep.)              to move or make sth move in the shape of a curve; to be in the shape of a curve        （使）沿曲线移动；呈曲线形                    ◆      The road curved around the bay.      那条路沿海湾呈曲线伸展。              ◆      The ball curved through the air.      球在空中沿曲线移动。              ◆      His lips curved in a smile.      他咧嘴笑了。                  curve              /        kɜːv                ;          NAmE                kɜːrv                /             curve[kɜ:v]curved, curving, curvesCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSn34859284678256325499892505v96531876561119409125167NOUN2978407079VERB1313031955Spoken:39307039curved[1222] curves[1707]曲线(91%)，弯曲(5%)，弧线(3%)，弯曲物(1%)n.曲线；弯曲；曲线球；曲线图表adj.弯曲的；曲线形的vt.弯；使弯曲vi.成曲形

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Collins	curve ★★☆☆☆ /kɜ͟ː(r)v/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]曲线；弧线 A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle. [usu with supp] ...the curve of his lips. 他嘴唇的曲线 ...a curve in the road. 道路的转弯 2 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)弯曲；(使)呈曲线形 If something curves, or if someone or something curves it, it has the shape of a curve. [V] [V adv/prep] [V-ing] [V n] Her spine curved... 她的脊柱弯曲了。 The track curved away below him. 他脚下的小径蜿蜒地伸向远方。 ...a knife with a slightly curving blade... 一把刀刃略弯的刀 A small, unobtrusive smile curved the cook's thin lips. 厨师的薄唇一弯，露出一丝不易察觉的微笑。 3 [VERB 动词]沿曲线运动 If something curves, it moves in a curve, for example through the air. [V] The ball curved strangely in the air. 球在空中划出一道奇异的弧线。 4 [N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:learning curve ；(尤指用图表表示的)曲线变化 You can refer to a change in something as a particular curve, especially when it is represented on a graph. [usu with supp] Each firm will face a downward-sloping demand curve... 每一家企业都将面临需求曲线的下滑。 Was it just a temporary blip on an otherwise healthy growth curve? 这是否是原本良好的增长曲线中暂时的偏离？ 5 [PHRASE 短语]使惊奇；使感到意外；给…出难题 If someone throws you a curve or if they throw you a curve ball, they surprise you by doing something you do not expect. [V inflects] [mainly AM 主美] At the last minute, I threw them a curve ball by saying, 'We're going to bring spouses'. 在最后一刻，我给他们出了一个难题，说：“我们要带家属来。”
Oxford	curve ★ / kɜːv ; NAmE kɜːrv / noun , verb curve curves curved curving noun ★ 1 ★ a line or surface that bends gradually; a smooth bend 曲线；弧线；曲面；弯曲 ◆ the delicate curve of her ear 她耳朵的优美曲线 ◆ a pattern of straight lines and curves 直线与曲线交织的图案 ◆ ( especially NAmE) a curve in the road 道路上的拐弯处 ◆ ( especially NAmE) The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. 司机在拐弯处失控，撞到了一棵树上。 ◆ to plot a curve on a graph 在图上绘出一条曲线 ◆ ( technical 术语 ) the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graphshowing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) 失业与国民收入曲线 ☞see also learning curve 2 ( also ˈcurve ball ) ( NAmE) (in baseball 棒球 ) a ball that moves in a curve when it is thrown to the batter （投向击球员的）曲线球 ◆ ( figurative) One of the journalists threwthe senator a curve (= surprised him by asking a difficult question). 一名记者向那位参议员提出了一个出乎意料的难题。 IDIOM ahead of/behind the ˈcurve ( especially NAmE) ( business 商 ) in advance of or behind a particular trend 引领／落后于潮流 ◆ Our expert advice will help you stay ahead of the curve. 我们的专业建议将有助于你保持引领潮流。 ◆ We've fallen behind the curve when it comes to developing new digital products. 就开发新的数码产品而论，我们已经落后了。 verb ★ [intransitive , transitive ] curve(sth) (+ adv./prep.) to move or make sth move in the shape of a curve; to be in the shape of a curve （使）沿曲线移动；呈曲线形 ◆ The road curved around the bay. 那条路沿海湾呈曲线伸展。 ◆ The ball curved through the air. 球在空中沿曲线移动。 ◆ His lips curved in a smile. 他咧嘴笑了。 curve / kɜːv ; NAmE kɜːrv /
LDC	curve1 noun curve2 verb curvecurve1 /kɜːv $ kɜːrv/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun [countable] Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1a line that gradually bends like part of a circlecurve of the curve of her hips a sweeping curve of railroad track2a line on a graph that gradually bends and represents a change in the amount or level of something: The curve illustrates costs per capita.demand/supply curve The market demand curve has increased.3a bend in a road, river etc: The car took the curve much too quickly.4in baseball, a ball that spins and moves in a curve when it is thrown, so that it is difficult to hit5throw somebody a curve American English to surprise someone with a question or problem that is difficult to deal with → curveball 6ahead of/behind the curve informal more advanced than other people in what you do or think, or less advanced than other people → learning curve COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa smooth curve· He drew a line on the paper in a smooth curve.a gentle curve (=one that turns gradually in another direction)· the river's gentle curvesa sharp/tight curve (=one that turns suddenly in another direction)· There's a tight curve in the road up ahead.an upward/downward curve· She stood watching the upward curve of the bird's flight.a sweeping curve (=wide and gentle)· the sweeping curve of the baya graceful curve· Her arm arched over her head in a graceful curve. curve1 noun curve2 verb curvecurve2 ●●○ verb [intransitive, transitive] Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases to bend or move in the shape of a curve, or to make something do this: The track curved round the side of the hill. A smile curved her lips.
WDF	curve [kɜ:v]curved, curving, curves CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS n3485 9284 678 2563 2549 989 2505 v9653 1876 56 1119 409 125 167 NOUN2978 407079 VERB13130 31955 Spoken: 39307039 curved[1222] curves[1707] 曲线(91%)，弯曲(5%)，弧线(3%)，弯曲物(1%) n.曲线；弯曲；曲线球；曲线图表 adj.弯曲的；曲线形的 vt.弯；使弯曲 vi.成曲形

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