arch
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall. 拱形结构
When she passed under the arch leading out of the park, Mira whooped with delight. 从通向公园外的拱门下走过时，米拉高兴地喊叫起来。
2. N-COUNT An arch is a curved line or movement. 弧线; 弧线运动
...the arch of the fishing rods. …钓鱼竿的弧线。
3. N-COUNT The arch of your foot is the curved section at the bottom in the middle. (足) 弓
"Good girl," said Frank, winding the bandages around the arch of her foot. “好姑娘，”弗兰克说道，一边把绷带缠在她的足弓上。
4. →see also arched
5. V-T/V-I 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. 弓着
Don't arch your back, keep your spine straight. 别弓着背，挺直脊梁。
6. ADJ knowing or superior 知识渊博的; 优越的
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arch /ɑːtʃ/ (arching,arched,arches)
剑桥词典
arch noun [C] (CURVED STRUCTURE)
a structure , consisting of a curved top on two supports , that holds the weight of something above it拱；拱形结构；拱门（或窗、顶、洞等）
In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches. 很多教堂中，侧廊与主廊之间都有一排拱门相隔。
Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard . 穿过拱门，你就到了天井中。
The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit . 葡萄藤整修成拱形，既能遮荫又能结果。
The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city . 寺院洁白雄伟的拱门十分显眼地矗立在肮脏破败的城市上方。
The abbey is known for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows . 这座修道院因为其威严的拱门、精美的门廊和雅致的窗户而闻名。
The town is dominated by the massive arches of a viaduct . 高架桥巨大的拱洞在这座小镇中十分显眼。
也见 archway
arch noun [C] (SHAPE)
something that has the shape of an arch, often used for decoration
（常用作装饰的）拱形，拱形物
The boat floated through the arch of the trees towards the bridge . 小船穿过两岸的树木向小桥漂去。
arch noun [C] (FOOT)
the raised curve on the bottom of your foot
足弓，足背
She has very high arches. 她足弓很高。
arch noun [C] (BODY)
medical specializedany organ or part of the body that is curved in shape
弓（身体中曲线形或弧形的结构）
The premature loss of primary teeth causes shrinking of the dental arch. 乳牙提前掉落会引起牙弓萎缩。 返回 arch