curve
US /kɝv/
Definition
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The road makes a sharp curve just before the bridge.
Word Family
NounNoun
curve gốc
curvature
VerbVerb
curve gốc
AdjectiveAdj
curvy
curvey
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- benda circular segment of a curve
- arcelectrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Collocations
- Easy sharp road curvedescribing sharp road curve (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
- Medium steep learning curve for beginnersto steep learning curve for beginners, meaning to devote (oneself) fully to
- Hard inverted yield curve indicates slowdownto inverted yield curve indicates slowdown, meaning to make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- Very Hard stay ahead of the curve in technologyto stay ahead of the curve in technology, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
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