好词典

curvilinear

UK //ˌkɜː.vɪˈlɪn.i.ər//US //ˌkɝː.vɪˈlɪn.i.ɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'curvus'(弯曲)和 'linearis'(线性的),17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 由曲线构成的或与曲线相关的,形容线条、形状或运动轨迹呈现弯曲而非直线的特性。

“The artist used curvilinear forms to create a sense of movement in the sculpture.”

(艺术家运用曲线造型在雕塑中营造出动态感。)

“The garden's design features curvilinear pathways that mimic natural river bends.”

(花园设计采用模仿天然河湾的曲线小径。)

同义词:curved, wavy, sinuous

常见短语

curvilinear motion — 指物体沿曲线轨迹的运动,区别于直线运动,常见于物理学和工程学领域。

“The planets exhibit curvilinear motion as they orbit the sun.”

(行星绕太阳公转时呈现曲线运动。)