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| 1 | a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend 曲线；弧形；弯曲 |
| From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. 从高处我看见港湾那平缓弯曲的海岸线。 |
| | 1a | a bend in a road or river （道路或河流的）拐弯处 | | As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate. 他拐弯的时候看见她站在大门口。 | |
| | 1b | used about a woman’ s breasts or hips （指女子乳房或臀部的）曲线轮廓 | | Jane’ s swimsuit emphasized the curves of her body. 简的游泳衣突出了她身体的曲线。 | |
| | 1c | a curved line drawn on a graph （图表上的）曲线 | |
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| 2 | a curve ball |
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| - | throw sb a curve (ball) AMERICAN informal
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| to do something unexpected that makes someone confused or causes problems |
| 戏弄某人；迷惑某人 |
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