arch
arch — 名詞
1. a curved part built over an open space in a wall, bridge, or similar structure s
拱；拱門
承重的拱形結構
a curved part built over an open space in a wall, bridge, or similar structure so that the sides carry what is above it
Workers repaired the stone arch above the old market gate.
工人修好了舊市場大門上方的石拱。
stone arch over an opening
A single arch carries the bridge across the narrow stream.
這座橋靠著單一拱門跨過狹窄的小溪。
arch as a supporting bridge part
Sunlight entered through a brick arch at the church door.
陽光從教堂門口的磚拱照了進來。
Engineers checked whether the tunnel arch could hold another rail line.
工程師檢查這個隧道拱能否再承受一條鐵道路線。
文法句型
a stone arch
an arch over an opening
the arch of a bridge
under a brick arch
用法筆記
Used for a part of a building or bridge that helps bear weight. Distinguish from sense 2, where the word is only about a curved appearance and may be decorative.
2. something with a rounded top like a bow, especially when it frames a space or is
拱形
外形像拱的裝飾或入口
something with a rounded top like a bow, especially when it frames a space or is made to look attractive
White balloons formed an arch at the school sports day entrance.
白色氣球在校運會入口排成一道拱門。
form an arch for decoration
The garden path ends under a rose arch beside the pond.
花園小路通往池塘旁的一座玫瑰拱門下。
rose arch as an entrance frame
A rainbow made a bright arch across the hills after lunch.
午餐後，一道彩虹在山丘上方畫出明亮的拱形。
The stage crew built a paper arch for the spring parade.
舞台組為春季遊行搭了一個紙做的拱形裝飾。
文法句型
form an arch
a flower arch
a balloon arch
an arch at the entrance
用法筆記
This sense does not require the thing to support weight. It is often used for arches made from flowers, balloons, or natural shapes such as a rainbow.
3. the raised curved area inside your foot between the heel and toes
足弓
腳底內側隆起的弧線
the raised curved area inside your foot between the heel and toes
After the hike, the arch of Mia's foot began to ache.
健行後，Mia 的足弓開始疼了起來。
the arch of the foot
These running shoes support the arch better than my old pair.
這雙跑鞋對足弓的支撐比我那雙舊鞋更好。
support the arch
The doctor checked both arches before fitting Leo's insoles.
醫師在替 Leo 配鞋墊前檢查了兩側足弓。
Flat sandals can leave the arch sore by evening.
平底涼鞋到了傍晚可能會讓足弓痠痛。
- instep
not exact; it often refers to the upper middle part of the foot.
- foot curve
an explanatory phrase rather than a fixed anatomical term.
文法句型
the arch of the foot
support the arch
high arches
fallen arches
用法筆記
Usually appears with words about feet, shoes, support, pain, or movement. In plural, arches often means the curved parts of both feet together.
常見錯誤
4. a curved part in the body, such as the bend of an eyebrow or a blood vessel near
弓形結構
身體中呈弧線的結構
a curved part in the body, such as the bend of an eyebrow or a blood vessel near the heart
The makeup artist darkened the arch of Nora's eyebrow.
彩妝師把 Nora 眉峰的顏色加深了。
the arch of an eyebrow
On the scan, the doctor pointed to the arch of the main artery.
醫師在掃描圖上指著主動脈弓。
medical use: curved body structure
The baby's eyebrow formed a soft arch when she looked surprised.
寶寶露出驚訝表情時，眉毛會彎成柔和的弧線。
The helmet protected the bony arch above his left eye.
安全帽保護了他左眼上方的眉弓。
文法句型
the arch of an eyebrow
the arch of an artery
a bony arch
用法筆記
Often appears in 'the arch of ...' when naming a specific body structure. Distinguish from sense 3, which is limited to the foot.
arch — 動詞
1. to bend, or to make something bend, into a high curved shape
彎成弧
彎成拱形或弧線
to bend, or to make something bend, into a high curved shape
The cat arched its back when the dog ran closer.
狗一靠近，那隻貓就把背彎成弧形。
arch + body part
A spray of water arched over the children in the park.
一股水柱在公園裡孩子們上方彎成弧線。
intransitive: arch over
Lena arched her eyebrows at the strange message from Paul.
看到 Paul 傳來的怪訊息，Lena 挑起眉毛，彎成弧線。
Smoke arched across the dark ceiling after the pan caught fire.
平底鍋起火後，煙霧沿著黑色天花板彎成弧線。
- straighten
to make the curve disappear.
- flatten
to press something down so it is no longer raised.
文法句型
arch your back
arch your eyebrows
arch over something
something arches across the sky
用法筆記
Common with body parts when someone reacts physically, and with things like water, smoke, or branches when the curve happens by itself. Both transitive and intransitive use are natural.
常見錯誤
arch — 形容詞
1. showing amused cleverness in a teasing way, often with a slight feeling of being
促狹的
帶戲弄與優越感的
showing amused cleverness in a teasing way, often with a slight feeling of being above other people
Olivia gave me an arch smile when I misread the sign.
我看錯標誌時，Olivia 對我露出一個促狹的笑。
arch smile
Julian's arch reply made the room laugh, but Ella rolled her eyes.
Julian 那句挖苦的回答讓全場笑了出來，但 Ella 翻了白眼。
arch reply with teasing tone
The actress spoke in an arch tone during the interview.
那位女演員在訪談中用了有點促狹的語氣說話。
Hiro sounded arch whenever he corrected younger players.
Hiro 每次糾正年輕球員時，語氣都帶著一點挖苦。
- sincere
open and genuine, without playful mockery.
- straightforward
plain and direct, without extra irony.
文法句型
an arch smile
an arch tone
an arch remark
sound arch
用法筆記
Most often appears before nouns like smile, voice, look, or remark. It suggests wit mixed with playful mockery, and often feels literary rather than everyday.
arch — 字首
1. added to a noun to mean the chief, leading, or highest person or thing of that k
總；大
加在字前，表最高位階
added to a noun to mean the chief, leading, or highest person or thing of that kind
The archbishop greeted school children outside the cathedral after mass.
大主教在彌撒後於大教堂外迎接學童。
arch- in a high religious title
In the painting, an archangel stands above the sleeping shepherd.
那幅畫裡，一位大天使站在熟睡的牧羊人上方。
arch- meaning highest or chief
The archduke visited the port before the winter trade fair.
那位大公在冬季商展前造訪了港口。
The archduchess rode through town in a gold carriage.
女大公坐著金色馬車穿過鎮上。
- junior
lower in rank or position.
- subordinate
under the authority of someone higher.
文法句型
arch- + title
archbishop
archangel
archduke
用法筆記
Usually appears in long-established words and is often written as one word, such as archbishop or archduke. Distinguish from sense 2, which usually names the strongest example of a type, often a bad one.
常見錯誤
2. added to a noun to mean the most typical, powerful, or notorious example of that
頭號；最
加在字前，表最典型或最強烈
added to a noun to mean the most typical, powerful, or notorious example of that type, especially a bad one
To Mia, Ben is the arch-enemy who always beats him at chess.
對 Mia 來說，Ben 就是那個下棋老是贏他的頭號敵人。
arch- + noun for the main opponent
The paper called him an arch-liar after the fake hospital photos.
那些假的醫院照片曝光後，報紙稱他是個大騙子。
arch- before a negative noun
In the play, Lady Brant is the arch-villain behind every crime.
在那齣戲裡，Brant 女士是所有罪行背後的頭號惡棍。
Nora remained Serena's arch-rival through four city finals.
Nora 連續四場市賽決賽裡都是 Serena 的頭號對手。
文法句型
arch- + noun
arch-enemy
arch-rival
arch-villain
用法筆記
Often written with a hyphen before common nouns, as in arch-enemy or arch-rival. Unlike sense 1, this use usually does not name an official title; it marks someone or something as the main or worst example.