curve

/kˈɜːv/

/ˈkɝv/

Curve

curva

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

sinónimos : curved shape

curva

a line representing a variable in a graph

to curve

MAIN VERB

curvar

to form a curved bend or shape

sinónimos : arc

hacer una curva

to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line

sinónimos : twist

Ejemplos

1. The reporter threw the candidate a curve by asking about his past drug use.

2. Then again, some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve.

3. Our team is behind the curve in terms of meeting our targets for the quarter.

4. Just when everyone thought life could not get any better, fate throws them a curve ball.