arc
gb/ˈɑɹk/ us/ˈɑɹk/
B1
영어
~ 5400
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
a curved line or path
A curved line or path, like part of a circle.
사용 패턴：
an arc of [something]; [something] moves in an arc
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
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.)
반의어
straight line (Describes a line with no curve at all, the opposite of the bent shape of an arc.)
연어
a high arc
|a wide arc
|a gentle arc
|move in an arc
|describe an arc
|follow an arc
주제
shape
|physics
|movement
|core_vocabulary
|space
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
B2
entity
2
overall direction of a story
The main line of a story or character, from the beginning to the end.
사용 패턴：
the [story/character/narrative] arc of [something]
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
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.)
반의어
episode (An individual, self-contained part of a series without emphasizing a long-term, connected development.)
연어
story arc
|character arc
|narrative arc
|season-long arc
|romantic arc
|overall arc
주제
media
|literature
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
C1
entity
3
overall direction of change over time
The way something slowly changes over time, seen as one long movement.
사용 패턴：
the arc of [someone/something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think only physical things can have an "arc" and may avoid using it for abstract ideas like history or a career.
유의어
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.)
반의어
aimlessness (Suggests a lack of clear direction or pattern, the opposite of having a recognizable arc.)
연어
the arc of history
|the arc of his career
|the arc of her life
|a long arc
|the overall arc
|the political arc
주제
history
|society
|career
|time
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
동사
B2
action
4
to move in a curved path
To move or go in a curved line, not straight.
사용 패턴：
[something] arcs over/across [something]; [something] arcs through [place]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use "turn" instead of "arc" for this graceful, curved movement. "Turn" suggests changing direction, while "arc" emphasizes the whole smooth curve.
유의어
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.)
반의어
go straight (Describes movement without turning or bending, opposite to arcing.)
연어
arc across the sky
|arc over the crowd
|arc through the air
|arc gracefully
|arc above the water
|arc back
주제
movement
|sports
|physics
|core_vocabulary
|space
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
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.
사용 패턴：
an arc between [two conductors]; an electric arc in [device]
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
spark (Usually shorter and less continuous than an arc; more general and less technical.)
반의어
open circuit (Describes a break in an electrical circuit where no current flows, the functional opposite of a conducting arc.)
연어
electric arc
|arc welding
|arc furnace
|arc flash
|arc lamp
|arc fault
주제
science
|engineering
|electricity
|technology
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
technical
B2
entity
6
part of a circle's edge
In math, a piece of the outside line of a circle between two points.
사용 패턴：
an arc of a circle; the arc AB
자주 하는 실수：
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.
유의어
segment of circumference (More descriptive mathematical phrase; less commonly used as a fixed term than "arc".)
반의어
chord (A straight line connecting two points on a circle, contrasting with the curved arc between those points.)
연어
arc of a circle
|measure an arc
|draw an arc
|minor arc
|major arc
|arc length
주제
math
|geometry
|education
|science
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
문법
기본형
arc
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹk/
US/ˈɑɹk/
음절 및 강세
arc （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (arc)
활용형
Noun
- Base: arc
- Plural: arcs
Verb
- Base: arc
- 3rd Person Singular: arcs
- Present Participle: arcing, arcking
- Past: arced, arcked
- Past Participle: arced, arcked
관련 단어
Forms
arcs
noun
arcing
verb
arcking
verb
arced
verb
arcked
verb
Related words
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.