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 |