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curve

释义

curve

noun countable

UK /kɜː(r)v/

Word Forms

singular	curve
plural	curves

1
a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend
From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay.
Synonyms and related words
Rounded and circular shapes
ball
balloon
band
1. 1a
  a bend in a road or river
  As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of roads and road systems
  bend
  black spot
  bus lane
2. 1b
  used about a woman’s breasts or hips
  Jane’s swimsuit emphasized her curves.
  Synonyms and related words
  The breast and breasts
  boob
  bosom
  breast
3. 1c
  mathsa curved line drawn on a graph
  Synonyms and related words
  Graphs, charts and diagrams
  axis
  bar chart
  bar graph
2
a curve ball
Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment
balk
ballpark
base
3
a term used in the fashion industry to refer to models who are bigger than the usual size for models but not as big as plus-size models
Curve is a nicer term and it can mean anything and anyone – including someone slim with a bigger bust.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 23/11/2015
Open Dictionary - November2015
4
flatten the curve
to delay the speed and spread of an epidemic in order to make it more manageable
A mantra has emerged among health professionals calling for aggressive action on the coronavirus outbreak: “Flatten the curve.”
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 14/03/2020
Open Dictionary - March2020

phrases

throw someone a curve (ball)

curve

noun countable

US /kɜrv/

Word Forms

singular	curve
plural	curves

1
a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend
From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay.
Synonyms and related words
Rounded and circular shapes
ball
balloon
band
1. 1a
  a bend in a road or river
  As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of roads and road systems
  bend
  bicycle lane
  bike lane
2. 1b
  used about a woman’s breasts or hips
  Jane’s swimsuit emphasized her curves.
  Synonyms and related words
  The breast and breasts
  boob
  bosom
  breast
3. 1c
  mathsa curved line drawn on a graph
  Synonyms and related words
  Graphs, charts and diagrams
  axis
  bar chart
  bar graph
2
a curve ball
Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment
at bat
at bat
balk
3
a term used in the fashion industry to refer to models who are bigger than the usual size for models but not as big as plus-size models
Curve is a nicer term and it can mean anything and anyone – including someone slim with a bigger bust.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 23/11/2015
Open Dictionary - November2015
4
flatten the curve
to delay the speed and spread of an epidemic in order to make it more manageable
A mantra has emerged among health professionals calling for aggressive action on the coronavirus outbreak: “Flatten the curve.”
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 14/03/2020
Open Dictionary - March2020

phrases

throw someone a curve (ball)

curve

verb intransitive/transitive

UK /kɜː(r)v/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	curve
he/she/it	curves
present participle	curving
past tense	curved
past participle	curved

1
to form a curve, or to make something form a curve
The track curved round the mountain.
He curved his mouth into a weary smile.
Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something
shape
reshape
form
1. 1a
  to move in a curve, or to make something move in a curve
  Simons curved the ball around the goalkeeper and into the net.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move in circles or twists
  spin
  revolve
  whirl

curve

verb intransitive/transitive

US /kɜrv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	curve
he/she/it	curves
present participle	curving
past tense	curved
past participle	curved

1
to form a curve, or to make something form a curve
The track curved around the mountain.
He curved his mouth into a weary smile.
Synonyms and related words
To change the shape of something
reshape
open up
shape
1. 1a
  to move in a curve, or to make something move in a curve
  Simons curved the ball around the goalkeeper and into the net.
  Synonyms and related words
  To move in circles or twists
  spin
  revolve
  whirl

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