sinuous

/ˈsɪnjuəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪnjuəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsin-yə-wəs -yü-əs/ (ame, mw)

sinuous — 形容詞

  • sinuouspositive
  • more sinuouscomparative
  • most sinuoussuperlative

1. having a shape or movement that bends and turns smoothly from side to side, like

1.形容詞C1
釋義

蜿蜒的

彎曲且流暢擺動的

having a shape or movement that bends and turns smoothly from side to side, like a river or a snake winding through a landscape

例句

The sinuous path of the river wound through the green valley for miles.

那條蜿蜒的河流穿過綠色山谷，綿延數英里。

collocation: sinuous path / sinuous river

A sinuous line of dancers moved gracefully across the wooden stage.

一排舞者以蜿蜒的隊形優雅地走過木製舞台。

collocation: sinuous line / sinuous movement

同義詞
  • winding

    more common, everyday word for a path or road that turns often; 'sinuous' suggests smoother, more elegant curves

  • curving

    neutral and general; describes any line or shape that is not straight

  • serpentine

    more literary; strongly evokes the image of a snake and suggests very tight, regular curves

  • twisty

    informal; used especially for roads, but lacks the elegance of 'sinuous'

反義詞
  • straight

    directly opposite — lacking any curves or bends

  • direct

    emphasises the shortest, straightest route without detours

文法句型

sinuous + noun

be sinuous

用法筆記

Frequently describes natural features such as rivers, paths, roads, and coastlines, or graceful body motions in dance and movement arts. More literary and slightly formal than the everyday word 'winding'.

常見錯誤

❌The sinuous staircase went straight up.
✅The sinuous staircase curved gently up the wall.
💡'sinuous' describes something with many curves, not straight.
❌This math problem is sinuous.
✅This math problem is complicated.
💡'sinuous' refers to physical curves, not mental difficulty; use 'complex' or 'intricate' for abstract ideas.