shape
- n.形状，（人或物的）特有形状;（计划或组织的）框架，结构，特点，形式;特征;外形，样子，轮廓;模型，模子;状况，良好的身体状况，健康;型材;（指女子的）体形，身段;种类;体现，具体表现;伪装，假装;（模制成形的）果冻（或牛奶冻等）;模糊的人影，幻象，幽灵;存在方式，生活条件;明确（或适当）的形式;无檐帽;成形的东西，有特定形状的东西;有条理的安排;戏装;牌型
- v.形成;设计;塑造，制作;发展，进展;引导，决定……的发展方向;调整;使适合，使符合，使合身;计划;体现;（使）成为……形状（或样子）;想象，想出;使（行为）符合要求;摹制，仿造;影响…的发展;（运动员）摆好姿势，准备就绪;决定…的形成;用言语表达
复数： shapes 过去式： shaped 现在分词： shaping 过去分词： shaped 第三人称单数： shapes
shapenoun
形状；外形；样子；呈…形状的事物
the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form
a rectangular shape
长方形
The pool was in the shape of a heart.
游泳池呈心形。
The island was originally circular in shape .
这个岛原先为圆形。
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape.
正方形、圆形和三角形是三种形状。
Candles come in all shapes and sizes .
有各种形状和大小的蜡烛供应。
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins.
你可以根据鳍的形状来辨认这种鱼。
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape.
这件旧T恤衫已经穿得完全走样了。
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans.
政府以助学金和学生贷款的形式提供资金。
模糊的影子
a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
有几个鬼一样的影子在黑暗中游荡。
状况；情况
the physical condition of sb/sth
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
这车出过事故以后状况如何？
He's in good shape for a man of his age.
作为那把年纪的人来说，他身体不错。
I like to keep in shape (= keep fit) .
我喜欢保持健康。
性质；特点
the particular qualities or characteristics of sth
Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
新技术会改变广播的方式吗？
to take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit
to train sb so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well
to make sth more acceptable, organized or successful
我把材料全都收集齐了，但还需要整理。
I've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape.
to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc.
of any type
我不赞成任何形式的暴力行为。
I don't approve of violence in any shape or form.
the way things are likely to develop in the future
to develop and become more complete or organized
verb
使成为…形状（或样子）；塑造
to make sth into a particular shape
Shape the dough into a ball.
把和好的面揉成一团。
This tool is used for shaping wood.
这个工具是用来加工木料的。
决定…的形成；影响…的发展
to have an important influence on the way that sb/sth develops
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war.
他的思想深受战时经历的影响。
She had a leading role in shaping party policy.
该党奉行何种政策，她起着主导作用。
准备（做某动作）；摆好姿势
to prepare to do sth, especially hit or kick sth
She was shaping to hit her second shot.
她正准备再一次击球。
used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc.
乐队警告他要么好好干，要么走人，这使他终于正视自己的吸毒问题。
He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.
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N-COUNT 形状;外形;轮廓;样子
The shape of an object, a person, or an area is the appearance of their outside edges or surfaces, for example whether they are round, square, curved, or fat.Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any shape or size.
每面镜子都是定制的，几乎可以设计成任何形状和尺寸。
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N-COUNT 模糊的影子;蒙的轮廓
You can refer to something that you can see as a shape if you cannot see it clearly, or if its outline is the clearest or most striking aspect of it.The great grey shape of a tank rolled out of the village...
一个坦克的巨大灰影从村子里开了出来。
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N-COUNT 形状;图形
A shape is a space enclosed by an outline, for example a circle, a square, or a triangle....if you imagine a sort of a kidney shape...
如果你想象出一种类似肾脏的形状
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N-SING (计划或组织的)框架，结构，特点，形式
The shape of something that is planned or organized is its structure and character.The last two weeks have seen a lot of talk about the future shape of Europe...
在过去的两周里有很多关于欧洲未来格局的讨论。
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VERB 决定…的形成;影响…的发展
Someone or something that shapes a situation or an activity has a very great influence on the way it develops.Christian Democratic leaders are meeting to discuss their role in shaping the future of Europe...
基督教民主党的领袖们正在会晤讨论他们在影响欧洲未来格局的过程中将要扮演的角色。
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VERB 使成为…形状;塑造
If you shape an object, you give it a particular shape, using your hands or a tool.Cut the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf.
将生面团一切为二，再分别揉成长条形。
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PHRASE 开端;先河;未来发展模式
If you say that something is the shape of things to come, you mean that it is the start of a new trend or development, and in future things will be like this.British Rail says its new Liverpool Street station is the shape of things to come.
英国铁路公司声称最新的利物浦街道车站是未来的发展方向。
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PHRASE 以任何形式;无论如何
If you say, for example, that you will not accept something in any shape or form, or in any way, shape or form, you are emphasizing that you will not accept it in any circumstances.I don't condone violence in any shape or form...
我不能容忍任何形式的暴力。
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PHRASE (身体)状况良好/状况不佳;(事物)情况良好/情况糟糕
If someone or something is in shape, or in good shape, they are in a good state of health or in a good condition. If they are in bad shape, they are in a bad state of health or in a bad condition....the Fatburner Diet Book, a comprehensive guide to getting in shape...
《燃脂塑型饮食指南》，保持身体健康的综合性指南
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PHRASE (精确说明所指)以…的形式,也就是
You can use in the shape of to state exactly who or what you are referring to, immediately after referring to them in a general way.The Prime Minister found a surprise ally today in the shape of Jacques Delors, the Commission President...
首相今天发现了一个令他意外的盟友，即欧洲委员会主席雅克·德洛尔。
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PHRASE 把…训练好;使…符合要求
If you lick ,knock, or whip someone or something into shape, you use whatever methods are necessary to change or improve them so that they are in the condition that you want them to be in.You'll have four months in which to lick the recruits into shape...
你将有4个月的时间把这些新兵训练出来。
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PHRASE (因受损、处理不当等)变形的，走样的
If something is out of shape, it is no longer in its proper or original shape, for example because it has been damaged or wrongly handled.Once most wires are bent out of shape, they don't return to the original position.
大多数金属丝一旦弯曲变形就无法恢复原状。
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PHRASE 身体不好的;不健康的
If you are out of shape, you are unhealthy and unable to do a lot of physical activity without getting tired. -
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PHRASE (人、事物)形形色色，各种各样
If you say that things or people of a certain type come in all shapes and sizes, you mean that there are a large number of them, and that they are often very different from each other.Colleges and universities come in all shapes and sizes.
学院和大学林林总总，一应俱全。
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PHRASE 逐渐成形;初具雏形
When something takes shape, it develops or starts to appear in such a way that it becomes fairly clear what its final form will be.In 1912 women's events were added, and the modern Olympic programme began to take shape.
1912 年增加了女子比赛项目，现代奥林匹克运动会开始初具雏形。
noun
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- the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
- geometry is the mathematical science of shape
- Synonym: form
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- the visual appearance of something or someone
- the delicate cast of his features
- Synonym: form cast
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- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- he could barely make out their shapes
- Synonym: form configuration contour conformation
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- alternative names for the body of a human being
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
- Synonym: human body physical body material body soma build figure physique anatomy bod chassis frame form flesh
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- a perceptual structure
- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
- a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
- Synonym: form pattern
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- a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
- a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life
- Synonym: embodiment
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- the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
- Synonym: condition
verb
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- give shape or form to
- shape the dough
- form the young child's character
- Synonym: form
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- shape or influence;give direction to
- experience often determines ability
- mold public opinion
- Synonym: determine mold influence regulate
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- make something, usually for a specific function
- She molded the rice balls carefully
- Form cylinders from the dough
- shape a figure
- Work the metal into a sword
- Synonym: form work mold mould forge
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First , mould the clay into the desired shape .
首先，将陶土做成需要的形状。
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You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins .
你可以根据鳍的形状来辨认这种鱼。
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Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting ?
新技术会改变广播的方式吗？
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Your education is bound to shape your world view .
一个人接受的教育必定会决定其世界观的形成。
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She had a leading role in shaping party policy .
该党奉行何种政策，她起着主导作用。
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Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk .
红细胞大致呈圆盘状。
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I like to keep in shape .
我喜欢保持健康。
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The pool was in the shape of a heart .
游泳池呈心形。
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What sort of shape was the car in after the accident ?
这车出过事故以后状况如何？
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I 've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape .
我把材料全都收集齐了，但还需要整理。
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You 'd better get rid of that attitude and shape up , young man .
年轻人，你最好改掉那种态度，学学好。
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This tool is used for shaping wood .
这个工具是用来加工木料的。
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The government provides money in the shape of grants and student loans .
政府以助学金和学生贷款的形式提供资金。
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He bent the wire into the shape of a square .
他把铁丝折成正方形。
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I could see a dim shape in the doorway .
我模模糊糊看见门口有个人影。
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I don 't approve of violence in any shape or form .
我不赞成任何形式的暴力行为。
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She was shaping to hit her second shot .
她正准备再一次击球。
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By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines .
月光下，我只能分辨出物体的轮廓。
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I 'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form .
我反对任何形式的审查。
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The wood had been carved into the shape of a flower .
木头雕成了花朵状。
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A dark shape loomed up ahead of us .
一个黑糊糊的影子隐隐出现在我们的前面。
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The male bird has a differently shaped head .
雄鸟的头形有点特别。
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes .
狗有大有小，模样也各不相同。
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Tents come in various shapes and sizes .
帐篷有各种各样的形状和大小。
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He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out .
乐队警告他要么好好干，要么走人，这使他终于正视自己的吸毒问题。
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Shape the dough into a ball .
把和好的面揉成一团。
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Candles come in all shapes and sizes .
有各种形状和大小的蜡烛供应。
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Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark .
有几个鬼一样的影子在黑暗中游荡。
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The knives were bent out of shape .
那些刀已经弯曲变形了。
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Jars of all shapes and sizes were arrayed on the shelves .
在搁架上整齐地排列着大大小小各式各样的罐子。
指物体的外形，侧重于外观上的几何形状，也可指人或物模糊而蒙眬的影子。
My room is in the shape of a square.
我的房间是正方形的。
Dough can be kneaded into any shape.
面团能揉成任何形状。
I made out two dim shapes in the dark.
我在黑暗中隐约看出两个模糊的影子。
指人体外部线条构成的轮廓，尤指女性的柔美身段。
The girl has a good figure but a plain face.
那个姑娘体形很美，但长相一般。
He's doing exercises to improve his figure.
他在锻炼塑身。
The dress showed off her lovely figure.
这条连衣裙衬托出她优美的身段。
普通用词，指物体的外形时常可与 shape 换用，也可指人的体形或隐约可见的影子。
Churches are often built in the form/shape of a cross.
教堂常常建成十字形。
A slender form of a woman appeared at the top of the stairs.
一个身材苗条的女人出现在楼梯顶上。
He made out a shadowy form in front of him.
他隐约认出了前面的模糊人影。
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