Word · Frequency #35133
arching
/ˈɑːtʃiŋ/
noun
[机] 拱作用，架拱
the action or process of forming an arch, especially in structures
- 1.
The arched part of a structure.
结构的拱形部分
结构的拱形部分
In use
The cat is arching its back in fear.
The arching branches created a natural canopy over the path.
The arching of the old bridge was carefully measured by the engineers.
arch [obj]
常用进行时态，主语多为人或动物。
The gymnast is arching her back during the routine.
体操运动员在动作中弓起她的背。
arch (over/across)
不及物用法，后常接介词短语表示位置。
The cat is arching under the table.
猫在桌子底下弓着身子。
the arching of [noun]
不可数名词，常用于描述结构或身体的弓形。
The arching of the bridge creates a graceful curve.
桥的拱形形成了一道优美的曲线。
Common mistakes
He arching his back.He is arching his back.
现在进行时必须使用be动词+现在分词结构，中文学习者常因汉语无对应结构而遗漏be动词。
The engineer studied the archings of the bridge.The engineer studied the arching of the bridge.
名词‘arching’指拱作用或拱形状态时为不可数名词，不应加复数词尾‘-s’。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
动词为arch的现在分词；名词常作不可数，指拱形结构或拱作用；形容词仅作定语。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.