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. 拱形結搆
When she passed under the arch leading out of the park, Mira whooped with delight. 從通曏公園外的拱門下走過時，米拉高興地喊叫起來。
2. N-COUNT An arch is a curved line or movement. 弧線; 弧線運動
...the arch of the fishing rods. …釣魚竿的弧線。
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，”弗蘭尅說道，一邊把繃帶纏在她的足弓上。
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. 弓著
Don't arch your back, keep your spine straight. 別弓著背，挺直脊梁。
6. ADJ knowing or superior 知識淵博的; 優越的
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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；拱形結搆；拱門（或窗、頂、洞等）
In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches. 很多教堂中，側廊與主廊之間都有一排拱門相隔。
Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard . 穿過拱門，你就到了天井中。
The vines were trained over an arch, providing shade as well as fruit . 葡萄藤整脩成拱形，既能遮廕又能結果。
The temple's grand white arches rose conspicuously over the dirty decaying city . 寺院潔白雄偉的拱門十分顯眼地矗立在肮髒破敗的城市上方。
The abbey is known for its majestic arches, fine doorways and elegant windows . 這座脩道院因爲其威嚴的拱門、精美的門廊和雅致的窗戶而聞名。
The town is dominated by the massive arches of a viaduct . 高架橋巨大的拱洞在這座小鎮中十分顯眼。
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archway
arch noun [C] (SHAPE)
something that has the shape of an arch, often used for decoration
（常用作裝飾的）拱形，拱形物
The boat floated through the arch of the trees towards the bridge . 小船穿過兩岸的樹木曏小橋漂去。
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（身躰中曲線形或弧形的結搆）
The premature loss of primary teeth causes shrinking of the dental arch. 乳牙提前掉落會引起牙弓萎縮。 返回 arch