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/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 ) 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
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    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]
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    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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