shape
noun
uk/ʃeɪp/us/ʃeɪp/shapenoun(FORM)
B1[CorU]
theparticularphysicalformorappearanceof something:
形状,形态,外形Clay can bemouldedintoalmostany shape.黏土可以塑成几乎任何形状。
Thesebricksare all different shapes.这些砖形状都不同。
Kim'sbirthdaycakewasin theshapeofatrain.金姆的生日蛋糕是火车形状的。
Ourtableisovalinshape.我们的饭桌是椭圆形的。
Mybicyclewheelisbentout ofshape.我的自行车轮子弯曲变形了。
ThisT-shirthas beenwashedso manytimesthat it'slostitsshape(= hasbecomelooseandlostitsform).这件T恤衫已经洗过多次,都变得没形了。
B1[C]
anarrangementthat isformedbyjoininglinestogether in aparticularway or by thelineorlinesarounditsouteredge:
图形a round/square/circular/oblongshape圆/方/环/长方形
Atriangleis a shape with threesides.三角形是有3条边的图形。
Thechildrenmadepatternsbystickingcolouredshapes ontopaper.孩子们把彩色图形粘贴在纸上构成图案。
[C]
thephysicalformorappearanceof aparticularpersonor thing:
(某人或某物的)样子,外表In thestory, Faust istemptedby the Devil, who hastaken theshapeofa man.故事中,浮士德被化作人形的魔鬼所诱惑。
Life onearthtakesmany shapes.地球上的生物千姿百态。
[C]
apersonorobjectthat you cannotseeclearlybecause it is toodark, or because thepersonorobjectis toofaraway:
模糊的影子I couldseeadarkshape in thestreetoutside.我可以看到外面街道上有个黑漆漆的人影。
all shapes and sizes
C2
many differenttypes:
各种各样Wesellall shapes andsizesofteddybear.我们出售各种各样的玩具熊。
Carscome inall shapes andsizes.汽车有各种不同的型号。
in any shape or form
of anytype:
任何类型的;任何形式的I'mopposedtowarin any shape orform.我反对任何形式的战争。
- We couldseeadimshape in thefog.
- Ask agrown-uptocutthe shape out for you.
- Those sevenbrightstarsmake the shape of asaucepan.
- Thissubstancestretchesto any shape youwant.
- Aheartshape is thesymboloflove.
Patterns and shapes
- amorphous
- arabesque
- argyle
- asymmetrically
- asymmetry
- bossy
- filigree
- fishhook
- flecked
- flowery
- formless
- fretted
- herringbone
- oblong
- shapeless
- shapelessly
- shapelessness
- sigmoid
- snow angel
- swoosh
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Geometrical shapes
Conditions and characteristics
Objects - general words
Variety and mixtures
shapenoun(CHARACTER)
[U]
the way something isorganized, oritsgeneralcharacterornature:
形式;特征Technologicaldevelopmentshavechangedthe shapeofindustry.技术的发展改变了工业的面貌。
We need tochangethewholeshapeofourcampaign.我们需要彻底改变我们宣传活动的形式。
Conditions and characteristics
- -ance
- -ancy
- -ibility
- ability
- age
- ambience
- appearance
- aspect
- character
- have it inyouidiom
- hood
- humanity
- in
- presentation
- respect
- trait
- trappings
- unaffiliated
- undercurrent
- vibe
shapenoun(CONDITION)
B2[U]
condition, orstateofhealth:
情况;健康状况Heboughtupbusinessesthat wereinbad/poorshape, and thensoldthem offpiecebypiece.他收购状况不好的企业,然后再一点点将其卖掉。
"How are you?" "Oh, I'mingreatshape."“你身体怎么样?”“哦,好极了。”
You'reinno shape(= not in a good enoughstateofhealth)to go toworktoday.你今天身体不好,不能去上班。
B2[U]
goodphysicalcondition:
良好的结构(或身体状况)It's taken us fiveyearstogetourhouseintoshape.我们花了5年的时间才把房子收拾得像个样子。
Sherunssixmileseverydaytohelpkeepherselfinshape.她每天跑6英里以保持健康。
I haven't had anyexerciseforweeks, and I'm reallyout ofshape(= not in goodphysicalcondition).我有好几个星期没锻炼了,所以现在身体状况真的不太好。
Health in general
- attachment
- constitutional
- excess deaths
- excess mortality
- functioning
- health
- healthily
- healthspan
- healthy
- hygiene
- hygienic
- non-medical
- public health
- sanitary
- sanitation
- scraping
- self-care
- unclean
- welfare
- wellness
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Conditions and characteristics
Idioms
be in good shape
in the shape ofsomething
knock/licksomething/someoneinto shape
the shape of things to come
take shape
throw shapes
shape
verb[T]
uk/ʃeɪp/us/ʃeɪp/shapeverb[T](CHARACTER)
C2
todecideorinfluencetheformof something,especiallyabelieforidea, or someone'scharacter:
决定(或影响)(尤指信仰或思想)的形式;决定,影响(性格)Manypeopleare notableto shapetheirowndestinies.很多人不能决定自己的命运。
Myrelationshipwith myfatherplayedamajorpartin shaping myattitudetowards men.我和父亲之间的关系在很大程度上决定了我对男性的看法。
He was veryinfluentialin shaping the country'seconomicpolicy/strategy.在左右政府的经济政策/战略方面,他有着极大的影响力。
- Ournationalidentityhas been shaped byourhistory.
- A child'scharacteris inpartshaped by theschoolshe or sheattends.
- We are all shaped byourexperiences.
- Mywholeoutlookhas been shaped by myrelationshipwith him.
- Shefeltthat herdestinyhad been shaped by hergender.
Affecting and influencing
- across-the-board
- affect
- applicability
- be/fall undersomeone'sinfluence/spellidiom
- bear
- bear onsomething
- carry
- colour
- ear
- inspiration
- instrumental
- interinfluence
- involve
- jerk
- pen
- spill
- spill over
- start(something)off
- tastemaker
- tell againstsomeone/something
shapeverb[T](FORM)
to make somethingbecomeaparticularshape:
使成形,塑造Theskirthas been shaped so that ithangsloosely.这条裙子设计得很宽松。
When you've made thedough, shape itintotwoloaves.生面团揉好后,把它捏成两个长条面包。
formal
to make anobjectfrom aphysicalsubstance:
做成,制作Earlyhumansshapedtoolsout ofstone.早期的人类用石头制作工具。
Patterns and shapes
- amorphous
- arabesque
- argyle
- asymmetrically
- asymmetry
- bossy
- filigree
- fishhook
- flecked
- flowery
- formless
- fretted
- herringbone
- oblong
- shapeless
- shapelessly
- shapelessness
- sigmoid
- snow angel
- swoosh
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Creating and producing
Phrasal verb
shape up