curve
英 /kɜːv/ 美 /kɝːv/
- n. 曲线；弯道a line or shape that bends smoothly
- v. 弯曲；使弯曲to bend smoothly, or make something bend smoothly
The driver slowed down as we approached a sharp curve.
我们接近一个急弯时，司机放慢了车速。
Roads that curve around existing woodland can reduce habitat destruction, although they may increase construction costs.
绕着现有林地修建的弯曲道路可以减少栖息地破坏，但可能增加建设成本。
搭配
a sharp curve 急弯a gentle curve 平缓的弯曲a learning curve 学习曲线curve around 绕着弯曲延伸
辨析提示
curve可作名词或动词；“弯曲的”用curved。
词族
curved (adj.)、curvature (n.)
近义 bend
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