curve

• 名词，指平滑连续弯曲的线条或形状，没有尖锐的角；也指弯曲、弧线或转折。

A noun referring to a line or shape that bends smoothly and continuously, without sharp angles.

1. Smooth bendA2formal

   A smooth, gradually bending line or shape that is not straight.

   曲线

   • The road has a sharp curve ahead.
   • She drew a curve on the paper.
   • The graph shows a rising curve in sales.

   同义词arcbendbowcambercurlsweep

   反义词linestraightstraightaway

2. Mathematical curveB2formalscientific

   A line that is not straight, especially one described by a mathematical equation.

   数学曲线

   • The parabola is a type of curve in geometry.
   • The curve of the bell represents the normal distribution.
   • Engineers analyze the curve of the trajectory.

   同义词arcgraphlocusplottrajectory

   反义词linestraight

3. Curveball (sports)C1informalamericansport

   A pitch in baseball that curves before reaching the batter.

   曲线球

   • The pitcher threw a wicked curve that fooled the batter.
   • He mastered throwing a curve in little league.
   • That curve was unhittable.

   同义词benderbreaking ballhook

• 动词，表示使某物弯曲成弧形，或沿着平滑的弧线运动、拐弯，也可指形成弯曲的形状。

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or moving in a smooth, arched line, or to cause something to take such a shape.

1. Bend or form into a curveB1formal

   To form or cause to form a curved shape or path.

   使弯曲

   • The road curves sharply to the left here.
   • She curved her lips into a smile.
   • The artist curved the wire into an elegant shape.

   同义词arcbendbowcrookcurlswerveturntwistwind

   反义词alignflattenstraighten

2. Move in a curved pathB1formal

   To move along a curved trajectory.

   弯曲行进

   • The ball curved through the air toward the goal.
   • The plane curved gracefully during takeoff.
   • The river curves around the village.

   同义词arcbendbowmeanderswervetwistveerwind

   反义词straighten