arch
arch
arch¹ / ɑrtʃ ; ɑ:tʃ /
◙noun [C]
1. a structure with a curved top and straight sides that supports the weight of a bridge or building
• 拱〔支撑桥梁或建筑的弧形结构〕
2. a curved structure above a door, window etc
• 〔门、窗等上的〕拱
3. a curved structure of bones in the middle of your foot
• 足弓，足背
4. something with a curved top and straight sides
• 弓状物; 拱形物
arch²
◙verb [I,T]
1. to form or make something form a curved shape
• （使）拱起，（使）成拱形:
»Two rows of trees arched over the driveway.
车道两旁的树木在上方形成一个拱顶。
»The dogarcheditsback.
那条狗拱起了背。
arch³
◙adj
1. amused because you think you understand something better than other people
• 淘气的，调皮的:
»'I think he's in for a surprise,' Ian said, in a somewhat arch tone.
“我想他很快就会感到惊讶的。”伊恩用带点调皮的口气说道。
♦archlyadv.
