| 词汇 | form |
| 释义 | form (verb) form 16 ENTRIES FOUND: form (noun) form (verb) form-fitting (adjective) form letter (noun) combining form (noun) free-form (adjective) habit-forming (adjective) life form (noun) order form (noun) re-form (verb) sixth form (noun) sixth form college (noun) address (noun) elevate (verb) true (adjective) way (noun) 1 form /ˈfoɚm/ noun plural forms 1 form /ˈfoɚm/ noun plural forms Learner's definition of FORM 1 [count] a : a type or kind of something种类；类型 Coal is a form of carbon.煤是一种碳。 a rare/deadly form of cancer一种罕见/致命的癌症 a popular form of entertainment一种流行的娱乐方式 different forms of life = different life forms [=different types of living beings]不同的生命形态 an ancient form of music一种古老的音乐 an art form一种艺术形式 b : one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced表现形式；方式 The medicine can be taken in the form of a liquid or pill. = The medicine can be taken in pill or liquid form.这种药可以服用液剂或片剂。 His essays are now available in book form. [=his essays have been published in a book]他的论文现在已经以书籍形式出版了。 the written/spoken form of the language书面语；口语 Antisocial behavior can take many forms. [=there are many different types of antisocial behavior]反社会行为有多种表现形式。 Most of his wealth is in the form of stocks. [=most of his wealth consists of stocks]他的财产大部分都是股票形式。 2 a : the shape of something形状；样子 [count] the building's massive form这幢建筑雄伟的外形 [noncount] a style of architecture that emphasizes form over function重外形轻功能的建筑风格 b [count] : something that can be seen only as a shape or outline影子；轮廓 The shadowy forms of several people were visible through the smoke.透过烟雾可看到几个模糊的人影。 c [count] : bodily shape : figure身形；体型 the human/female form人/女性的身形 3 [count] : a document with blank spaces for filling in information表格 a tax form纳税申请表 an application form申请表 fill out a form填写表格 4 [noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : a way of behaving that is judged as proper or improper行为方式 It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early. = It's not considered good form to arrive so early. [=it is not proper to arrive so early]到得过早被认为是不合乎礼节的行为。 5 [noncount] a : a manner or style of performing表现方式；姿势 an athlete with good form姿势优美的运动员 She would be a better swimmer/golfer if she improved her form.她如果改进一下姿势，会是更优秀的游泳运动员/高尔夫球手。 b : condition for performing运动状态；竞技状态 an athlete in top form [=shape]处于最佳竞技状态的运动员 c — used to describe how well or badly someone is performing表现 She was really in great form at the party, telling jokes and dancing.晚会上她的确很活跃，又是讲笑话，又是跳舞。 He was at the top of his form. [=he was performing extremely well]他表现得非常出色。 (chiefly Brit) He's been playing poorly in recent months, but now he's back on form. [=now he's playing well again]最近几个月他一直表现不佳，但现在他的状态又回来了。 (chiefly Brit) She was a little off form.她有点不在状态。 6 : the way in which the parts of a piece of writing or music or of a work of art are arranged（文学、音乐或艺术作品的）结构，形式，体裁 [noncount] the form and content of a poem/essay诗/散文的形式和内容 [count] The sonnet is a poetical form.十四行诗是一种诗体。 symphonic forms交响乐的形式 7 [count] : any one of the different ways in which a word may be written or spoken词形；（词的）读音 the plural/possessive form of a noun名词的复数/所有格形式 the inflected forms of a verb动词的屈折形式 — see also combining form 8 [noncount] : a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools（英国中学或美国一些私立学校中的）年级 students in the sixth form六年级学生 as a matter of form — used to say that something is done because it is polite, usual, or required形式上；按照惯例；礼节上 He was asked to participate only as a matter of form.（人们）只是礼节性地邀请他出席。 form of address — see 2address in any way, shape, or form — see 1way take form : to begin to develop : to start to exist or be seen开始发展；开始存在；出现 a political movement that first took form in the 1960s一场始于20世纪60年代的政治运动 The new stadium is gradually taking form. [=being built]新的体育场正在逐步建成。 true to form ◊ Something or someone that is (or runs, holds, etc.) true to form behaves or proceeds in the usual and expected way.一如既往 Her latest movie is/runs true to form.她最新的电影延续了她一贯的风格。 True to form, he was 20 minutes late for the meeting.和往常一样，他开会迟到了20分钟。 2 form /ˈfoɚm/ verb forms; formed; forming 2 form /ˈfoɚm/ verb forms; formed; forming Learner's definition of FORM 1 [+ object] : to cause (something) to have a particular shape or form使成形 She formed [=made] the dough into balls.她把生面团捏成一个个球团。 2 [+ object] : to get, create, or develop (something) over a period of time建立；养成；形成 form a habit养成习惯 The friendship that they formed in school lasted a lifetime.他们上学时建立起来的友谊持续了一生。 form an opinion形成观点 Her early experiences played an important role in forming her personality.她早年的经历对她个性的形成有重要作用。 His ideas were not yet fully formed.他的想法还没有完全成形。 3 a : to begin to exist or to be seen开始存在；出现 [no object] Fog often forms [=develops] in this valley.这个山谷里经常有雾。 The drug can help prevent blood clots from forming.这种药对防止血栓形成很有帮助。 Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.他的额头上冒出一粒粒汗珠。 A plan was gradually forming in my mind.一个计划逐渐在我的头脑中形成。 [+ object] A plan was gradually forming itself in my mind.一个计划逐渐在我的头脑中形成。 b [no object] : to gather together in a group聚成一群；形成一体 An angry crowd was forming in the streets.一群愤怒的人聚集在大街上。 insects forming into swarms正在聚集成群的昆虫 4 [+ object] : to make or create (something)使产生；创立；成立 Water vapor condenses to form clouds.水蒸气凝结形成了云。 The two traditions have merged to form a new culture.这两种传统融合在一起，形成了一种新的文化。 A thin layer of plastic forms a protective coating over the surface.一层薄薄的塑料在表面形成一层保护膜。 They have formed a council to investigate the incident.他们成立了一个委员会来调查这个事件。 form a government/company/coalition/partnership组建政府/公司/联盟；建立伙伴关系 Mix the wet and dry ingredients until they form a paste.把干湿原料混合在一起，直到变成糊状。 Our footprints formed a lovely pattern in the wet sand.我们的脚印在潮湿的沙地里构成了一幅可爱的图案。 5 [linking verb] : to be something成为；是 one of several products that form [=make up, constitute] the foundation/basis of the company's success奠定公司成功基础的几款产品之一 These principles form [=are] the essence of his philosophy.这些原理是他哲学思想的精髓。 These books form the backbone of his collection.这些书籍在他的收藏中占有极其重要的分量。 6 [+ object] : to be arranged in (a shape)摆成；按一定形状摆放 The chairs formed a semicircle.椅子被摆放成了一个半圆。 : to move or be moved into (a shape)排成；按一定形状排列 a substance capable of forming different shapes一种可以变成不同形状的物质 The dancers formed a line. = The dancers formed themselves into a line.舞蹈演员排成了一条直线。 |
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