B2 adjective 중립

arc

/ɑːrk/

A curved shape or line that forms part of a circle or follows a similar curved path. It is also used metaphorically to describe the progression or development of a story, character, or historical event over time.

예시

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1

The ball sailed through the air in a perfect arc before falling into the net.

The ball moved through the air in a beautiful curved path before entering the hoop.

2

The architect incorporated a sweeping arc into the roof design to mimic the surrounding hills.

The designer included a wide curved shape in the roof to match the nearby landscape.

3

I really like how the main character's arc shows him becoming more confident.

I enjoy how the protagonist's personal development shows his growth in self-belief.

어휘 가족

명사
arc
Verb
arc
형용사
arched
관련
arch
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.

빠른 퀴즈

The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.

정답!

정답은: arc

예시

1

The ball sailed through the air in a perfect arc before falling into the net.

everyday

The ball moved through the air in a beautiful curved path before entering the hoop.

2

The architect incorporated a sweeping arc into the roof design to mimic the surrounding hills.

formal

The designer included a wide curved shape in the roof to match the nearby landscape.

3

I really like how the main character's arc shows him becoming more confident.

informal

I enjoy how the protagonist's personal development shows his growth in self-belief.

4

The study measures the geometric arc of the planetary orbit in relation to the sun.

academic

The research calculates the curved path of the planet's movement around the sun.

5

Our quarterly revenue followed an upward arc despite the initial market challenges.

business

Our income showed a rising curved progression even though the market was difficult at first.

어휘 가족

명사
arc
Verb
arc
형용사
arched
관련
arch

자주 쓰는 조합

narrative arc the structural progression of a story
character arc the personal growth or transformation of a character
parabolic arc a symmetrical curve shaped like a parabola
electric arc a luminous bridge of electricity between two electrodes
upward arc a curved path that trends in a positive or higher direction

자주 쓰는 구문

character arc

the mental or emotional transformation of a fictional character

the arc of history

the long-term direction of historical progress and change

story arc

the extended sequence of events in a narrative

자주 혼동되는 단어

arc vs ark

An 'ark' is a large boat or a sacred chest, whereas an 'arc' is a curved line.

arc vs arch

An 'arch' is usually a physical architectural structure, while an 'arc' is a general geometric or abstract curve.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'arc' when discussing geometric curves, the path of a projectile, or the metaphorical development of a plot or person. In literature, a 'character arc' is a standard term for describing how a person changes from the beginning to the end of a book.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'ark' (the vessel). Additionally, don't use 'arc' to describe a sharp angle; it must always refer to a smooth curve.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'arcus', meaning a bow, arch, or rainbow.

문법 패턴

Can be used as an attributive noun to modify other nouns (e.g., arc lamp). Takes the plural form 'arcs'. Often used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., the arc of a circle).
🌍

문화적 맥락

The phrase 'the arc of the moral universe' is famously associated with Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that society slowly progresses toward justice.

빠른 퀴즈

The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.

정답!

정답은: arc

관련 단어

subfactile

C1

To subtly manipulate or influence the underlying facts or foundational elements of a situation, often to guide an outcome without drawing attention. It describes the act of working beneath the surface to reshape how a project or narrative is constructed.

microchromtude

C1

Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.

hypersumcide

C1

Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.

circumjugious

C1

A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.

perinascize

C1

A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.

misdocancy

C1

The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.

envivency

C1

To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.

comheredist

C1

To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.

disnascy

C1

A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.

devolile

C1

Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.

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