arc
gb/ˈɑɹk/ us/ˈɑɹk/
B1
Angličtina
~ 5400
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
a curved line or path
A curved line or path, like part of a circle.
Vzorec užití:
an arc of [something]; [something] moves in an arc
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "arc" with "arch" in spelling and pronunciation. "Arc" is usually /ɑːrk/ and refers to a curve, while "arch" (/ɑːrtʃ/) is a curved structure like a doorway.
Synonyma
curve (General word for any bending line or path, not only part of a circle.)
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bow (Suggests a more pronounced or decorative curve, often used for shapes rather than paths.)
Antonyma
straight line (Describes a line with no curve at all, the opposite of the bent shape of an arc.)
Kolokace
a high arc
|a wide arc
|a gentle arc
|move in an arc
|describe an arc
|follow an arc
Témata
shape
|physics
|movement
|core_vocabulary
|space
Příklady
- The ball rose in a high arc over the goalkeeper.
- The bird's wings traced a perfect arc across the sky.
- A rainbow formed a bright arc above the mountains.
- The knife moved in a slow arc as she chopped the herbs.
Učební příklady
- The ball flew in an arc across the field.
- We looked at the bright arc of the rainbow.
- The dancer moved her arm in a smooth arc.
- The plane made a wide arc in the sky.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
overall direction of a story
The main line of a story or character, from the beginning to the end.
Vzorec užití:
the [story/character/narrative] arc of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may say "story line arc" or "plot arc line" instead of using simple phrases like "story arc" or "plotline". They may also think "arc" is only a math or shape word and not use it for stories.
Synonyma
plotline (Stresses the connected events in the story; very close in meaning but does not usually include character growth by itself.)
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storyline (Common and informal; focuses on the main events of the story, not always on deeper development.)
Antonyma
episode (An individual, self-contained part of a series without emphasizing a long-term, connected development.)
Kolokace
story arc
|character arc
|narrative arc
|season-long arc
|romantic arc
|overall arc
Témata
media
|literature
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- The series has a strong story arc that builds across all ten episodes.
- Fans loved the character arc that turned him from a villain into a hero.
- The movie's narrative arc felt rushed in the final act.
- Writers spent weeks planning the season-long arc for the show.
Učební příklady
- The story arc is simple but powerful.
- Her character arc shows how she becomes brave.
- The show has a long story arc across five seasons.
- We talked about the hero's arc in the film.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
3
overall direction of change over time
The way something slowly changes over time, seen as one long movement.
Vzorec užití:
the arc of [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think only physical things can have an "arc" and may avoid using it for abstract ideas like history or a career.
Synonyma
trajectory (Often used for careers, trends, or movements; can sound slightly more formal or technical.)
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course (More general word for the way something develops, without the visual sense of a smooth curve.)
Antonyma
aimlessness (Suggests a lack of clear direction or pattern, the opposite of having a recognizable arc.)
Kolokace
the arc of history
|the arc of his career
|the arc of her life
|a long arc
|the overall arc
|the political arc
Témata
history
|society
|career
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The arc of his career has been steadily upward.
- The book examines the long arc of civil rights in the country.
- Over the arc of her life, she moved from poverty to great influence.
- Politicians often talk about bending the arc of history toward justice.
Učební příklady
- We looked at the arc of his career over thirty years.
- The film shows the arc of her life from child to old woman.
- Over the arc of history, ideas about freedom have changed.
- The arc of the project went from hope to failure.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
to move in a curved path
To move or go in a curved line, not straight.
Vzorec užití:
[something] arcs over/across [something]; [something] arcs through [place]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "turn" instead of "arc" for this graceful, curved movement. "Turn" suggests changing direction, while "arc" emphasizes the whole smooth curve.
Synonyma
curve (A very close synonym for motion; can also refer to the shape itself, not just the movement.)
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sweep (Suggests a broad, often graceful movement, not always strictly curved.)
Antonyma
go straight (Describes movement without turning or bending, opposite to arcing.)
Kolokace
arc across the sky
|arc over the crowd
|arc through the air
|arc gracefully
|arc above the water
|arc back
Témata
movement
|sports
|physics
|core_vocabulary
|space
Příklady
- The firework arced across the night sky before exploding.
- A fountain of water arced over the path and into the pond.
- He arced the ball perfectly into the net.
- The bridge arcs gently over the river.
Učební příklady
- The ball arced over the wall and into the goal.
- The bird arced across the blue sky.
- Water arced from the hose into the garden.
- The road arcs around the lake.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
event
5
visible electric discharge between conductors
A bright line of electricity that jumps through the air between two pieces of metal when the voltage is high.
Vzorec užití:
an arc between [two conductors]; an electric arc in [device]
Častá chyba:
Learners may call any small flash of electricity an "arc". In technical use, an arc is usually a strong and more continuous discharge, not just a tiny momentary spark.
Synonyma
spark (Usually shorter and less continuous than an arc; more general and less technical.)
Antonyma
open circuit (Describes a break in an electrical circuit where no current flows, the functional opposite of a conducting arc.)
Kolokace
electric arc
|arc welding
|arc furnace
|arc flash
|arc lamp
|arc fault
Témata
science
|engineering
|electricity
|technology
Příklady
- An electric arc jumped between the two wires and lit up the room.
- Arc welding uses an electric arc to melt and join metals.
- A sudden arc flash damaged the equipment and triggered the safety system.
- The old projector used a carbon arc lamp as its light source.
Učební příklady
- The machine made a bright arc between the metal parts.
- In arc welding, an electric arc melts the metal.
- An electric arc can be very hot and dangerous.
- The engineer saw an arc and turned off the power.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
6
part of a circle's edge
In math, a piece of the outside line of a circle between two points.
Vzorec užití:
an arc of a circle; the arc AB
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse an "arc" with a "chord" or "diameter". An arc is curved and lies on the circle; a chord or diameter is a straight line inside the circle.
Synonyma
segment of circumference (More descriptive mathematical phrase; less commonly used as a fixed term than "arc".)
Antonyma
chord (A straight line connecting two points on a circle, contrasting with the curved arc between those points.)
Kolokace
arc of a circle
|measure an arc
|draw an arc
|minor arc
|major arc
|arc length
Témata
math
|geometry
|education
|science
Příklady
- Find the length of the arc AB on the circle.
- The minor arc is shorter than the major arc between the same two points.
- Use a compass to draw an arc with radius five centimeters.
- The central angle determines the size of the circle's arc.
Učební příklady
- In this problem, we must find the length of the arc.
- The arc is only part of the circle.
- We use a compass to draw an arc on the paper.
- The teacher showed the arc between points A and B.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
arc
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹk/
US/ˈɑɹk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
arc (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (arc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: arc
- Plural: arcs
Verb
- Base: arc
- 3rd Person Singular: arcs
- Present Participle: arcing, arcking
- Past: arced, arcked
- Past Participle: arced, arcked
Příbuzná slova
Forms
arcs
noun
arcing
verb
arcking
verb
arced
verb
arcked
verb
Related words
Výrazy
arc welding
1/ˈɑɹk wˈɛldɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
welding using an electric arc
A way of joining metal by using a strong electric arc to melt it.
Příklady
- He took a course in arc welding at the technical college.
- Arc welding requires special safety equipment because of the intense light.
- The factory uses arc welding to build steel frames.
career arc
1/kɚˈɪɹ ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
overall pattern of a career
The way a person's job life changes from the start to the end.
Příklady
- In the third act of his career arc, he moved into teaching.
- The documentary follows the career arc of the famous singer.
- Her career arc shows a steady rise from intern to CEO.
character arc
1/kˈɛɹɪktɚ ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
development of a character over time
How a character slowly changes in a story, from the beginning to the end.
Příklady
- Her character arc from coward to hero feels believable.
- The film fails because the main character arc is not clear.
- Writers focused on giving each hero a strong character arc.
story arc
1/stˈɔɹi ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
overall plot of a story
The big story line that connects all parts of a book, film, or series.
Příklady
- The show's story arc keeps viewers interested from week to week.
- The movie has a simple story arc that is easy to follow.
- Writers are still planning the story arc for the next season.
the arc of history
1/ðə ˈɑɹk əv hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
literary
long-term direction of history
The way history slowly moves and changes over a long time.
Příklady
- Leaders often talk about bending the arc of history toward justice.
- The book looks at the arc of history in the twentieth century.
- Some people believe the arc of history points toward greater freedom.
narrative arc
1/nˈɛɹɪtɪv ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
overall shape of a story
The way a story grows and changes from the start, through the main problem, to the end.
Příklady
- The documentary has a clear narrative arc from crisis to resolution.
- The series has a strong narrative arc across all ten episodes.
- We analyzed the narrative arc of the novel in class.
- Writers often draw a simple curve to plan the narrative arc of their story.
- A good narrative arc usually has a beginning, a middle, and an end.
redemption arc
1/ɹɪdˈɛmpʃən ˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
character’s journey to make amends
In a story, the part where a bad or failed character changes and becomes good or respected again.
Příklady
- Fans were disappointed that the villain never got a proper redemption arc.
- Fans loved the villain’s redemption arc in the final season.
- The film gives the former criminal a powerful redemption arc.
- The movie gives the main character a powerful redemption arc after his early mistakes.
- Writers added a redemption arc to make the character more likable.
- Writers debated whether the character even needed a redemption arc.