plural curves
plural curves
Learner's definition of CURVE
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: a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.曲线;弧形;弯道 2
technical : a curved line on a graph that shows how something changes or is affected by one or more conditions(图表上的)曲线 — see also learning curve 3
: a curving line or shape of the human body and especially of a woman's body(尤指女子身体的)曲线—
usually plural通常用复数 4
baseball : curveball —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
Life has thrown him some curves [=thrown him some curveballs] over the years but he's never given up. [=he has had some difficult and unexpected problems in his life]这些年,生活给他出了很多意想不到的难题,但他从未放弃过。
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The reporter threw the actress a curve [=surprised her with a difficult and unexpected question] when he asked about her past drug use.那位记者突然问起女演员她过去吸毒的经历,让她措手不及,不知如何回答是好。
ahead of the curve
chiefly US, approving
: faster about doing something than other people, companies, etc.处于领先
behind the curve
chiefly US, disapproving
: slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.处于落后 2 curve /ˈkɚv/ verb
curves; curved; curving
curves; curved; curving
Learner's definition of CURVE
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[no object] : to form a curve : to turn or change from a straight line, shape, or path to a smooth, rounded one成曲线;弯曲 -
The tail curves over the dog's back.这条狗的尾巴朝背部翘起。
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The road curves to the left.这条道路弯向左侧。
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The fence curves in toward the side of the house.那道篱笆向内弯向房子。
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The railing curves out near the observation platform.栏杆在观测台附近向外侧弯曲。
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a curving path蜿蜒的小径
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[+ object] : to cause (something) to form a curve使弯曲;使成曲线