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Arch
01
arco, abóbada
a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings
Exemplos
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches.
A Ponte Golden Gate em São Francisco é um famoso exemplo de ponte suspensa com arcos maciços.
The architect designed a breathtaking building with soaring arches that created an open and airy interior space.
O arquiteto projetou um edifício deslumbrante com arcos elevados que criavam um espaço interior aberto e arejado.
02
arco, abóbada
anything with a curved top and parallel sides
Exemplos
The old stone bridge featured a beautiful arch that spanned the river.
A velha ponte de pedra apresentava um belo arco que atravessava o rio.
She framed her artwork with an ornate wooden arch that added elegance to the painting.
Ela emoldurou sua obra de arte com um arco de madeira ornamentado que acrescentou elegância à pintura.
03
arco do pé, abóbada plantar
the curved part on the bottom of someone's foot
Exemplos
The podiatrist examined the patient 's arches to determine the cause of their foot pain.
O podologista examinou os arcos do paciente para determinar a causa da sua dor no pé.
She bought specialized insoles for her shoes to provide extra support for her flat arches.
Ela comprou palmilhas especializadas para seus sapatos para fornecer suporte extra para seus arcos planos.
04
a passageway beneath a curved masonry structure
Exemplos
Tourists walked through the arch into the courtyard.
The cathedral 's main arch led to the nave.
to arch
01
arquear, curvar
to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape
Exemplos
The graceful bridge arched over the tranquil pond, creating a picturesque scene.
A ponte graciosa arqueou sobre o lago tranquilo, criando uma cena pitoresca.
He arched his back and stretched to relieve the tension in his muscles.
Ele arqueou as costas e se esticou para aliviar a tensão nos músculos.
arch
01
displaying a teasing or condescending attitude
Exemplos
He gave an arch smile after correcting her mistake.
Her tone was arch, as if she knew more than everyone else.
02
malicioso, travesso
mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so
Exemplos
She gave him an arch smile after making the playful comment.
Ela lhe deu um sorriso malicioso depois de fazer o comentário brincalhão.
With an arch tone, she joked about his forgetfulness.
Com um tom malicioso, ela brincou sobre o seu esquecimento.
arch-
01
arqui-, super-
used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant
Exemplos
He has an arch-nemesis who has been trying to defeat him for years.
Ele tem um arquiinimigo que tem tentado derrotá-lo há anos.
The archbishop holds a higher position in the church hierarchy.
O arcebispo ocupa uma posição mais alta na hierarquia da igreja.
