개구부를 가로지르며 다리, 지붕 또는 벽의 무게를 지탱하는 곡선형 대칭 구조물; 또는 통로를 형성하는 아치형 구조물이나 기념비.
A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it; also, an arched structure forming a passageway or a ceremonial monument.
예문:
"The ancient Roman aqueduct was supported by a series of massive stone arches."
"We walked through the triumphal arch built to commemorate the victory."
"The bridge's elegant arch reflected perfectly in the still water below."
궁형(弓形)의 모양이나 그러한 모양을 가진 물체, 특히 발바닥 안쪽의 오목하게 굽은 부분.
A curved shape or a thing with such a shape, especially the inner, curved part of the sole of the foot.
예문:
"She felt a sharp pain in the arch of her left foot after the long hike."
"The delicate arch of the dancer's neck was admired by the audience."
아치 모양의 곡선 형태를 만들거나 형성하게 하다; 아치 모양으로 휘다.
To form or cause to form the curved shape of an arch; to have the curved shape of an arch.
예문:
"The cat arched its back defensively when approached by the dog."
"When she heard the surprising news, her eyebrows arched slightly."
"A magnificent rainbow arched over the valley after the sudden storm."
고의적으로 또는 꾸며서 장난기가 있거나, 놀리거나, 속을 아는 듯한.
Deliberately or affectedly playful, teasing, or knowing.
예문:
"He gave her an arch smile, suggesting he knew more than he let on."
"Her arch tone made it clear that she was teasing him about his mistake."
주요한, 제일의, 으뜸가는 (주로 부정적인 인물을 나타내는 명사와 결합하여 사용됨).
Chief, principal, or preeminent (often used in combination with nouns referring to negative figures).
예문:
"The arch villain in the comic book series was finally defeated by the hero."
"He was considered the arch rival of the current champion in the field of physics."