| 词汇 | shape |
| 释义 | shape (verb) shape 7 ENTRIES FOUND: shape (noun) shape (verb) shaped (adjective) pear-shaped (adjective) bent (adjective) form (noun) way (noun) 1 shape /ˈʃeɪp/ noun plural shapes 1 shape /ˈʃeɪp/ noun plural shapes Learner's definition of SHAPE 1 : the form or outline of an object形状；外形 [count] circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes圆形、方形、三角形和其他几何图形 The cake has a rectangular/circular shape.蛋糕是长方形/圆形的。 The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes.零部件大小不一、形状各异。 a cookie in the shape of a heart [=a cookie shaped like a heart]心形饼干 The cloud took the shape of a dog. [=the cloud looked like a dog]那片云的形状看起来像只狗。 [noncount] The pieces were sorted by size and shape.零部件按大小和形状分类。 The cloud kept changing shape.那片云不断地变换形状。 The cake was rectangular/circular in shape.蛋糕呈长方形/圆形。 The bike's rim was bent out of shape. [=it was bent so that it was not its usual round shape]自行车的轮辋弯曲变形了。 2 [noncount] a : the condition of something or someone状况；身体状况 — usually used with in通常与in连用 The car was in good/bad/poor shape.汽车的状况良好/糟糕/差。 He's in better/worse shape now.他的身体现在好些了/更差了。 All the players are in top/excellent shape.所有队员身体状况都极佳。 She has had quite a few glasses of wine and is in no shape to drive. [=she shouldn't drive because she has drunk too much wine]她喝了很多葡萄酒，不能开车了。 Their marriage is in bad/good shape.他们的婚姻不幸福/美满。 b : a physically strong and healthy condition良好的身体状况；健壮 I need to start exercising and get back in shape.我需要开始锻炼以恢复体健。 I'm out of shape because I haven't been exercising.因为一直没锻炼，我的身体状况不佳。 The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly whipped/licked/knocked/got them into shape.队员们的身体素质差，但教练很快就把他们训练得身强力壮了。 She stays/keeps in shape by exercising daily and eating well.为了保持良好的身材，她每天锻炼，合理饮食。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 It will cost billions of dollars to get the company back in shape. [=back into good condition]要想使公司恢复元气需花费几十亿美元。 3 [noncount] : the way something is done : the form of something方式；形式 Computer technology has changed the shape of communication.计算机技术改变了通信方式。 They offered help in the shape of [=in the form of] a loan. [=the help they offered was a loan]他们以贷款的形式提供帮助。 That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. [=it is not at all acceptable]那种行为无论如何都是不能接受的。 Another newspaper has stopped publication. Is this the shape of things to come in the newspaper business? [=is this what the future of the newspaper business is going to be like?]又一家报纸停刊了，难道这就是报界的未来吗？ 4 [noncount] : a definite form or arrangement of something成形；定型 The plan is finally taking shape.计划终于成形了。 His discussions with fellow professors and his students gave shape to his book.他和共事的教授们及他的学生们的讨论使他的书得以成形。 5 [count] : a person or thing that cannot be seen clearly模糊的影子 I saw a vague shape [=figure] in the dark.黑暗中，我看到了一个模糊的影子。 dark shapes moving in the shadows在阴影里移动的黑影 bent out of shape — see 1bent 2 shape /ˈʃeɪp/ verb shapes; shaped; shaping 2 shape /ˈʃeɪp/ verb shapes; shaped; shaping Learner's definition of SHAPE [+ object] 1 : to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it使成形；塑造 The artist shaped the stone with a hammer and chisel.艺术家用锤子和凿子雕琢石头。 — often + into Shape the dough into loaves.把面团揉成一个个面包形状。 2 : to influence the development of (something) : to help (something) become what it is影响…的发展 Schools shape the minds of future leaders.学校影响着未来领导者的思想。 Ads help shape public opinion.广告有助于引导公众舆论。 3 : to make (something, such as a plan) by a process of careful thought计划；思考出 They have shaped [=devised] a careful strategy for winning the election.为赢得竞选，他们策划出了一个周密的策略。 shape up [phrasal verb] informal 1 : to happen or develop in a particular way发展；进展 Our plans are shaping up nicely.我们的计划进展顺利。 This is shaping up to be an exciting year. [=it looks like this will be an exciting year]今年将是令人激动的一年。 2 a : to start behaving in a better or more acceptable way开始表现良好 You'd better shape up and start studying.你最好好好表现，开始学习。 If he doesn't shape up, he's going to be fired.他如果不好好表现，就会被炒鱿鱼。 ◊ In informal U.S. English, if you are told to shape up or ship out, you will have to leave your job, position, etc., if you do not improve your behavior.不好好干就走人（美国英语非正式用法） b shape up (someone or something) or shape (someone or something) up : to cause (someone or something) to start behaving in a better or more acceptable way使…表现良好 She has really shaped up the sales department.她真的让销售部门开始有起色了。 3 : to make your body stronger and healthier by exercising健身 He has been shaping up at the gym.他一直在健身房健身。 — shaper noun, plural shapers [count] |
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