arch
/ɑːtʃ/ · /ɑːrtʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4077 in the learning path
拱；拱门；拱形结构
Definitions
n. A curved structure spanning an opening or supporting weight
拱；拱门；拱形结构
v. To bend into a curved shape
拱起；使成弓形
Example
We sheltered from the rain beneath a stone arch.
我们在一座石拱门下避雨。
Traditional bridges often use a central arch to distribute weight and allow boats to pass beneath.
传统桥梁常用中央拱形结构来分散重量，并让船只从下方通过。
Collocations
- stone arch
- arch bridge
- arch your back
Word family
- arched (adj.)
- archway (n.)
Usage tip
作动词表示弯成拱形，如arch your back。
FAQ
- What does arch mean?
- A curved structure spanning an opening or supporting weight To bend into a curved shape
- How is arch pronounced?
- UK /ɑːtʃ/, US /ɑːrtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
