Arch
01
拱门, 拱顶
a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings
例子
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches.
旧金山的金门大桥是带有巨大拱门的悬索桥的著名例子。
The architect designed a breathtaking building with soaring arches that created an open and airy interior space.
建筑师设计了一座令人叹为观止的建筑，高耸的拱门创造了开放通风的内部空间。
02
拱门, 拱顶
anything with a curved top and parallel sides
例子
The old stone bridge featured a beautiful arch that spanned the river.
古老的石桥有一个美丽的拱门横跨河流。
She framed her artwork with an ornate wooden arch that added elegance to the painting.
她用装饰华丽的木制拱门装裱了她的艺术品，为画作增添了优雅。
03
足弓, 脚弓
the curved part on the bottom of someone's foot
例子
The podiatrist examined the patient 's arches to determine the cause of their foot pain.
足科医生检查了病人的足弓，以确定他们脚痛的原因。
She bought specialized insoles for her shoes to provide extra support for her flat arches.
她为鞋子买了专门的鞋垫，为她扁平的足弓提供额外的支撑。
04
a passageway beneath a curved masonry structure
例子
Tourists walked through the arch into the courtyard.
The cathedral 's main arch led to the nave.
to arch
01
拱起, 弯曲
to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape
例子
The graceful bridge arched over the tranquil pond, creating a picturesque scene.
优雅的桥在宁静的池塘上拱起，形成了一幅如画的景象。
He arched his back and stretched to relieve the tension in his muscles.
他拱起了背，伸展身体以缓解肌肉的紧张。
arch
01
displaying a teasing or condescending attitude
例子
He gave an arch smile after correcting her mistake.
Her tone was arch, as if she knew more than everyone else.
02
调皮的, 淘气的
mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so
例子
She gave him an arch smile after making the playful comment.
在开了那个玩笑之后，她给了他一个狡黠的微笑。
With an arch tone, she joked about his forgetfulness.
她用调皮的语气开玩笑说他健忘。
arch-
01
大-, 超-
used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant
例子
He has an arch-nemesis who has been trying to defeat him for years.
他有一个头号敌人，多年来一直试图击败他。
The archbishop holds a higher position in the church hierarchy.
大主教在教会等级制度中占有更高的地位。
