"arches" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 拱门
• 拱形结构

Definition

横跨开口的弯曲结构，常用于建筑物、桥梁或门口。有时也指例如脚弓这样的弯曲形状。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常以复数形式用于多座结构，主要在建筑领域。既可以指人造结构（桥、建筑），也可以指自然形态（脚、眉毛）。单数为 'arch'。常见搭配有“石拱门”、“足弓”。

Examples

There are three beautiful arches at the entrance of the building.

大楼入口处有三个漂亮的**拱门**。

The bridge is held up by strong stone arches.

这座桥由坚固的石**拱形结构**支撑。

Some people have high arches in their feet.

有些人的脚有高高的**足弓**。

The ancient city is famous for its impressive Roman arches.

这座古城因其令人印象深刻的罗马**拱门**而闻名。

If you look up, you can see painted designs on the church's arches.

如果你抬头，可以看到教堂**拱形结构**上的彩绘图案。

After the rain, rainbows looked like colorful arches across the sky.

雨后，彩虹像天空中的彩色**拱门**。