表示“第一的,主要的”之义;

词源考究
来自希腊语,表示原始,最初,主要。
Starch-binding domains ( SBD ) are present in lots of amylases, e.
很多淀粉酶中都具有淀粉结合区域 ( starch-bindingdomain,SBD ), 如!
来源:Both of them looked at him with that curious, slightly amused and even arch expression.
他们俩都看着他,带着一副好奇的、有点觉得好笑甚至是淘气的表情。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》He tried in a hundred ways to convey his own feelings, casting arch glances at them.
他乘机百般撩拨,眉目传情。
来源:《汉英大词典》The foreign experts are quite interested in that high structure with an arch roof.
那些外国专家对那座带拱顶的高大建筑物很感兴趣。
来源:《外研社英语同义词辨析词典》The triumphal arch commemorates Caesar's victory over Pompey.
凯旋门用于纪念恺撒击败庞培,得胜而归。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》Their attempts to be casual have so far just looked arch or patronising.
他们本想做出漫不经心的样子,结果反而显得傲慢自大或自视甚高。
来源:《柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典》
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