单词	archly
释义	archarch3 adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINarch3 Origin: 1500-1600 arch- in such combinations as arch-rogue and arch-villain Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES an arch tone EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He was right, in the arch sense that he meant it, as a means of chiding overanxious environmentalists. His soulless eyes are narrowed and sullen, and his arch goatee recalls an amoral Transylvanian count. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an arch enemy (=main enemy, used for emphasis)· The comic book character Lex Luthor is Superman’s arch enemy. ► proscenium arch  the proscenium arch (=the arch over the stage where the curtain can be attached) ► somebody's arch-rival (=their main or strongest rival)· McDonald's and its arch-rival Burger King Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► lancet window/arch At the west end is a beautiful pointed window, and at the east end three lancet windows. He whiled away the time by contemplating the stained glass lancet windows behind the preacher and the holy table. Plasteel mullions divided the narrow, high lancet windows of stained armour-glass. The courtyard was overlooked by the lancet windows of the manorial home itself, and a large chapel. The fact that this contains three lancet windows shows that this was once a building. There was a patch of light from the lancet window making a pattern on the floor of the chapel. amused because you think you understand something better than other people:  ‘I think he’s in for a surprise,’ Ian said, in a somewhat arch tone.—archly adverb
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