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Curve
01
curva, linha curva
a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually
Exemplos
The artist used a brush to create soft curves in her painting.
A artista usou um pincel para criar curvas suaves em sua pintura.
02
a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path
03
a line on a graph or chart representing a set of data
04
curva, bola curva
(baseball) a type of pitch that bends or curves as it approaches the batter
Exemplos
The pitcher relied on his curve to get out of tough situations.
O arremessador contou com sua curva para sair de situações difíceis.
05
the quality or degree of bending or curvature in a line, surface, or shape
06
curva, formas
a natural, smooth bend or shape, typically referring to the contours of a person's waist, hips, or other body parts
Exemplos
The model 's figure was known for its elegant curves.
A figura da modelo era conhecida por suas curvas elegantes.
to curve
01
curvar, dobrar
to shape something into a bent or arched form
Transitive: to curve sth
Exemplos
Using a heated tool, the craftsman carefully curved the metal into a smooth arc.
Usando uma ferramenta aquecida, o artesão cuidadosamente curvou o metal em um arco suave.
02
curvar, desviar
to cause something to deviate or swerve from its original straight course
Transitive: to curve a moving object
Exemplos
He adjusted the steering wheel, curving the car smoothly around the sharp bend in the road.
Ele ajustou o volante, curvando o carro suavemente ao redor da curva acentuada na estrada.
03
curvar, serpentear
to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line
Intransitive: to curve
Exemplos
The hiking trail curves around the lake, offering hikers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
A trilha de caminhada serpenteia ao redor do lago, oferecendo aos caminhantes vistas deslumbrantes das montanhas circundantes.
04
rejeitar, dar um fora
to reject or turn down someone's romantic or flirtatious advance
SlangExemplos
Some people curve advances subtly, without making it obvious.
Algumas pessoas rejeitam os avanços sutilmente, sem torná-lo óbvio.
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