| 单词 | curve |
| 释义 | curve (verb) curve 4 ENTRIES FOUND: curve (noun) curve (verb) curved (adjective) learning curve (noun) 1 curve /ˈkɚv/ noun plural curves 1 curve /ˈkɚv/ noun plural curves Learner's definition of CURVE [count] 1 : a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.曲线；弧形；弯道 The dog's tail has a slight curve.这条狗的尾巴有点卷。 There is a sharp/gentle curve coming up in the road.前面的路是一处很急/平缓的弯道。 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 the price curve in relation to inflation随通货膨胀的变化而变化的价格曲线 the population growth curve人口增长曲线 — 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 The dress follows the curves of the body.这条连衣裙很贴身。 voluptuous curves丰满性感的身体曲线 4 baseball : curveball The pitcher threw him a curve.投手朝他投出一个曲线球。 — 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。 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 The company has been ahead of the curve in adopting new technologies. [=has adopted new technologies faster than other companies]这家公司在采用新技术方面一马当先。 behind the curve chiefly US, disapproving : slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.处于落后 We are behind the curve when it comes to advances in medicine. [=we have not been keeping up with the latest advances as well as others]在取得医学进展方面，我们处于下风。 2 curve /ˈkɚv/ verb curves; curved; curving 2 curve /ˈkɚv/ verb curves; curved; curving Learner's definition of CURVE 1 [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。 The road curves to the left.这条道路弯向左侧。 The fence curves in toward the side of the house.那道篱笆向内弯向房子。 The railing curves out near the observation platform.栏杆在观测台附近向外侧弯曲。 a curving path蜿蜒的小径 2 [+ object] : to cause (something) to form a curve使弯曲；使成曲线 He curved [=bent] the wire slightly.他把金属丝弯了一下。 |
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