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curve

/ˈkɚv/

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noun

plural curves

[count] a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.

The dog's tail has a slight curve.

There is a sharp/gentle curve coming up in the road.

technical :a curved line on a graph that shows how something changes or is affected by one or more conditions

the price curve in relation to inflation

the population growth curve - see also learning curve

a curving line or shape of the human body and especially of a woman's body - usually plural

The dress follows the curves of the body.

voluptuous curves

baseball :curveball

The pitcher threw him a curve. - often used figuratively

Life has thrown him some curves [=thrown him some curveballs] over the years but he's never given up. [=he has had some difficult and unexpected problems in his life]

The reporter threw the actress a curve [=surprised her with a difficult and unexpected question] when he asked about her past drug use.

ahead of the curve

chiefly US approving :faster about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

The company has been ahead of the curve in adopting new technologies. [=has adopted new technologies faster than other companies]

behind the curve

chiefly US disapproving :slower about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

We are behind the curve when it comes to advances in medicine. [=we have not been keeping up with the latest advances as well as others]

verb

curves; curved; curving

[no obj] :to form a curve :to turn or change from a straight line, shape, or path to a smooth, rounded one

The tail curves over the dog's back.

The road curves to the left.

The fence curves in toward the side of the house.

The railing curves out near the observation platform.

a curving path

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to form a curve

He curved [=bent] the wire slightly.

* Các từ tương tự:
curveball, curved