arc
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/ɑːrk/
🇬🇧
/ɑːk/
a curved line that is part of a circle
Use a compass to draw an arc on the paper.
用圆规在纸上画一个圆弧。
a curved shape
The rainbow formed a colorful arc in the sky.
彩虹在天空中形成了一道彩色的弧线。
the main story or character journey in a book or movie
The hero's arc shows how he grows and changes.
英雄的成长弧线展示了他如何成长和改变。
electricity jumping between two points
The welder created a bright arc between the metal pieces.
焊工在金属件之间产生了一道明亮的电弧。
to move in a curved path
The ball will arc through the air when you throw it high.
当你把球抛高时,它会在空中划出一道弧线。
to create an electric arc
The electricity will arc between the two wires if they get too close.
如果两根电线靠得太近,电流会在它们之间产生电弧。