curve

/kˈɜːv/

/ˈkɝv/

Curve

curva

a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually

curva

a line representing a variable in a graph

to curve

MAIN VERB

curvare

to form a curved bend or shape

sinonimo : arc

avere una curva

to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line

sinonimo : twist

Esempio

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.