Arch
01
valv, båge
a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings
Exempel
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches.
Golden Gate-bron i San Francisco är ett känt exempel på en hängbro med massiva valv.
The architect designed a breathtaking building with soaring arches that created an open and airy interior space.
Arkitekten designade en fantastisk byggnad med höga valv som skapade ett öppet och luftigt inre utrymme.
02
valv, båge
anything with a curved top and parallel sides
Exempel
The old stone bridge featured a beautiful arch that spanned the river.
Den gamla stenbron hade en vacker båge som spände över floden.
She framed her artwork with an ornate wooden arch that added elegance to the painting.
Hon inramade sitt konstverk med en utsmyckad träbåge som tillförde elegans till målningen.
03
fotvalv, fotbåge
the curved part on the bottom of someone's foot
Exempel
The podiatrist examined the patient 's arches to determine the cause of their foot pain.
Podiaten undersökte patientens valv för att fastställa orsaken till deras fotvärk.
She bought specialized insoles for her shoes to provide extra support for her flat arches.
Hon köpte specialiserade inläggsskolor för sina skor för att ge extra stöd åt sina platta valv.
04
a passageway beneath a curved masonry structure
Exempel
Tourists walked through the arch into the courtyard.
The cathedral 's main arch led to the nave.
to arch
01
välva, böja
to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape
Exempel
The graceful bridge arched over the tranquil pond, creating a picturesque scene.
Den graciösa bron böjde sig över den lugna dammen och skapade en pittoresk scen.
He arched his back and stretched to relieve the tension in his muscles.
Han böjde ryggen och sträckte sig för att lindra spänningen i musklerna.
arch
01
displaying a teasing or condescending attitude
Exempel
He gave an arch smile after correcting her mistake.
Her tone was arch, as if she knew more than everyone else.
02
busig, lekfull
mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so
Exempel
She gave him an arch smile after making the playful comment.
Hon gav honom ett skälmskt leende efter att ha gjort det lekfulla påståendet.
With an arch tone, she joked about his forgetfulness.
Med en busig ton skämtade hon om hans glömska.
arch-
01
ärke-, super-
used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant
Exempel
He has an arch-nemesis who has been trying to defeat him for years.
Han har en ärkefiende som har försökt besegra honom i åratal.
The archbishop holds a higher position in the church hierarchy.
Ärkebiskopen har en högre position i kyrkans hierarki.
