curved

/kɜːvd/ (bre, ipa) · /kɜːrvd/ (ame, ipa)

curved — adjective

  • curvedpositive
  • curvedercomparative
  • curvedestsuperlative

1. describes something whose shape bends smoothly instead of going straight or form

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes something whose shape bends smoothly instead of going straight or forming sharp angles — for example, the edge of a circle, the back of a rocking chair, or a road that turns gently.

例句

The curved glass of the aquarium made the fish look larger than they really were.

curved + noun for describing object shapes

Christopher ran his hand along the curved back of the antique wooden chair.

同義詞
  • bent

    suggests a sharper angle or change caused by force, rather than a smooth intentional curve

  • rounded

    more circular or spherical in overall shape; curved is more general

  • arched

    specifically describes a shape like an arch — a curved structure that spans an opening

反義詞
  • straight

    the direct opposite — having no bends or curves

  • flat

    describes a level surface without curvature, especially relevant for screens and panels

文法句型

curved + noun (attributive)

be + curved (predicative)

用法筆記

Describes a smooth, intentional or natural bend — as opposed to bent, which often implies damage or a sharp change of direction. Commonly applied to roads, furniture, body parts, tools, and architectural structures.

常見錯誤

❌The metal pipe was curved after the car hit it.
✅The metal pipe was bent after the car hit it.
💡'bent' suggests damage or a forced change; 'curved' describes an intended or naturally smooth shape.