arch
UK [ɑ:tʃ] US [ɑ:rtʃ] noun countable
ADVANCED
■a structure consisting of a curved top on two supports, which holds the weight of something above it 拱；拱形结构；拱门（或窗、顶、洞等）•In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches.很多教堂中，侧廊与主廊之间都有一排拱门相隔。 •Passing through the arch, you enter an open courtyard.穿过拱门，你就到了天井中。 ⇒ See also archway
ADVANCED
■something that has the shape of this structure, often used for decoration （常用作装饰的）拱形，拱形物
■the raised curve on the bottom of your foot 足弓，足背•She's got very high arches.她足弓很高。
UK [ɑ:tʃ] US [ɑ:rtʃ] verb intransitive or transitive
■to make the shape of an arch （使）拱起；（使）成拱形•Trees arch over the river.两岸的树木在河面上交织成拱形。 •Her eyebrows arched in contempt.她蔑视地挑起双眉。 •She watched the cat arch its back.她看着猫弓起背。
UK [ɑ:tʃ] US [ɑ:rtʃ] adjective
■describes behaviour that is not serious and suggests you are behaving this way intentionally for the effect that it will have 淘气的；调皮的•an arch tone of voice调皮的口吻 |