1 N-COUNT 曲线;弧线 A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle. 曲线;弧线
SYN bend, turn, loop, arc
2 V-ERG (使)弯曲;(使)呈曲线形 If something curves, or if someone or something curves it, it has the shape of a curve. (使)弯曲;(使)呈曲线形
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Her spine curved. [VERB]
她的脊柱弯曲了。
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The track curved away below him. [VERB adv./prep.]
他脚下的小径蜿蜒地伸向远方。
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...a knife with a slightly curving blade. [VERB-ing]
一把刀刃略弯的刀
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A small, unobtrusive smile curved the cook's thin lips. [VERB noun]
厨师的薄唇一弯,露出一丝不易察觉的微笑。
SYN bend, turn, wind, twist
3 VERB 沿曲线运动 If something curves, it moves in a curve, for example through the air. 沿曲线运动
4 N-COUNT (尤指用图表表示的)曲线变化 You can refer to a change in something as a particular curve, especially when it is represented on a graph. (尤指用图表表示的)曲线变化
6 PHRASE 使惊奇;使感到意外;给…出难题 If someone throws you a curve or if they throw you a curve ball, they surprise you by doing something you do not expect. 使惊奇;使感到意外;给…出难题 [mainly US]
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At the last minute, I threw them a curve ball by saying, 'We're going to bring spouses'.
在最后一刻,我给他们出了一个难题,说:“我们要带家属来。”
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