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词汇 shape
释义 shape
noun
uk /ʃeɪp/ us /ʃeɪp/

shapenoun (FORM)


B1[ C or U ]
the particular physical form or appearance of something: 形状,形态,外形
Clay can be moulded into almost any shape.黏土可以塑成几乎任何形状。
These bricks are all different shapes.这些砖形状都不同。
in the shape ofKim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train.金姆的生日蛋糕是火车形状的。
in shapeOur table is oval in shape.我们的饭桌是椭圆形的。
out of shapeMy bicycle wheel is bent out of shape.我的自行车轮子弯曲变形了。
lose its shapeThis T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape (= has become loose and lost its form).这件T恤衫已经洗过多次,都变得没形了。
B1[ C ]
an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge: 图形
a round/square/circular/oblong shape圆/方/环/长方形
A triangle is a shape with three sides.三角形是有3条边的图形。
The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper.孩子们把彩色图形粘贴在纸上构成图案。
[ C ]
the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing: (某人或某物的)样子,外表
take the shape ofIn the story, Faust is tempted by the Devil, who has taken the shape of a man.故事中,浮士德被化作人形的魔鬼所诱惑。
take a shapeLife on earth takes many shapes.地球上的生物千姿百态。
[ C ]
a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away: 模糊的影子
I could see a dark shape in the street outside.我可以看到外面街道上有个黑漆漆的人影。
 all shapes and sizes
C2
many different types: 各种各样
all shapes and sizes ofWe sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear.我们出售各种各样的玩具熊。
 in any shape or form
of any type: 任何类型的;任何形式的
I'm opposed to war in any shape or form.我反对任何形式的战争。
We could see a dim shape in the fog.
Ask a grown-up to cut the shape out for you.请大人来替你剪出这个形状。
Those seven bright stars make the shape of a saucepan.
This substance stretches to any shape you want.这种物质可以拉伸成你想要的任何形状。
A heart shape is the symbol of love.心形是爱的象征。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Patterns and shapes
amorphous
arabesque
argyle
asymmetrically
asymmetry
fishhook
flecked
formless
formlessly
fretted
saltire
scalloped
scissor
semilunaris
shapeable
vee
wavery
wavily
weave
willow pattern

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Geometrical shapes
Conditions and characteristics
Objects - general words

shapenoun (CHARACTER)


[ U ]
the way something is organized, or its general character or nature: 形式;特征
shape ofTechnological developments have changed the shape of industry.技术的发展改变了工业的面貌。
We need to change the whole shape of our campaign.我们需要彻底改变我们宣传活动的形式。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Conditions and characteristics
-ance
-ibility
ability
adverse conditions
age
ambience
appearance
aspect
good/bad karmaidiom
have it in youidiom
hood
humanity
presentation
respect
shine
trait
trappings
unaffiliated
undercurrent
vibe

shapenoun (CONDITION)


B2[ U ]
condition, or state of health: 情况;健康状况
in bad/poor/etc. shapeHe bought up businesses that were in bad/poor shape, and then sold them off piece by piece.他收购状况不好的企业,然后再一点点将其卖掉。
in great shape"How are you?" "Oh, I'm in great shape."“你身体怎么样?”“哦,好极了。”
in no shape toYou're in no shape (= not in a good enough state of health) to go to work today.你今天身体不好,不能去上班。
B2[ U ]
good physical condition: 良好的结构(或身体状况)
get something into shapeIt's taken us five years to get our house into shape.我们花了5年的时间才把房子收拾得像个样子。
in shapeShe runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape.她每天跑6英里以保持健康。
out of shapeI haven't had any exercise for weeks, and I'm really out of shape (= not in good physical condition).我有好几个星期没锻炼了,所以现在身体状况真的不太好。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Health in general
attachment
constitutional
excess deaths
excess mortality
functioning
health
healthful
healthfully
healthily
healthy
hygienic
non-carcinogenic
non-medical
public health
sanitarily
sanitary
sanitation
scraping
welfare
wellness

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Conditions and characteristics

Idioms


be in good shape
in the shape of something
knock/lick something/someone into shape
the shape of things to come
take shape
throw shapes
shape
verb[ T ]
uk /ʃeɪp/ us /ʃeɪp/

shapeverb[T] (CHARACTER)


C2
to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character: 决定(或影响)(尤指信仰或思想)的形式;决定,影响(性格)
Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.很多人不能决定自己的命运。
My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards 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 very influential in shaping the country's economic policy/strategy.在左右政府的经济政策/战略方面,他有着极大的影响力。
Our national identity has been shaped by our history.
A child's character is in part shaped by the schools he or she attends.
We are all shaped by our experiences.
My whole outlook has been shaped by my relationship with him.
She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.她觉得自己的性别已经决定了自己的命运。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Affecting and influencing
across-the-board
affect
applicability
be/fall under someone's influence/spellidiom
bear on something
colour
conflict
ear
inroad
inspiration
instrumental
instrumentality
instrumentally
pen
rail
sphere of influence
spill
spill over
sportswashing
start (something) off

shapeverb[T] (FORM)


to make something become a particular shape: 使成形,塑造
The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.这条裙子设计得很宽松。
shape something into somethingWhen you've made the dough, shape it into two loaves.生面团揉好后,把它捏成两个长条面包。
formal
to make an object from a physical substance: 做成,制作
shape something out of somethingEarly humans shaped tools out of stone.早期的人类用石头制作工具。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Patterns and shapes
amorphous
arabesque
argyle
asymmetrically
asymmetry
fishhook
flecked
formless
formlessly
fretted
saltire
scalloped
scissor
semilunaris
shapeable
vee
wavery
wavily
weave
willow pattern

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Creating and producing

Phrasal verb


shape up

shape | American Dictionary


shape
noun
us/ʃeɪp/

shapenoun (APPEARANCE)


[ C/U ]
the particular way something looks as a whole:
[ U ]Our table is oval in shape.
[ C ]The birthday cake for Luis was in the shape of a heart.
[ U ]These old sweatpants are all stretched out of shape (= changed from their original form).
[ C/U ] art
A shape is also an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way:
[ C ]A triangle is a shape with three sides.
[ C/U ]
A shape is also a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away.

shapenoun (CONDITION)


[ U ]
(of a thing) condition, or (of a person) state of health:
The city’s finances are in bad shape.
I keep myself in good shape by running five miles a day.
[ U ]
Shape can also mean good physical condition:
He’s in/out of shape (= in good/not in good condition).
I try to stay in shape.

shapenoun (FORM)


[ U ]
the way something is organized; the general character or nature of something:
The governor’s new program is finally beginning to take shape (= become better organized).
shape
verb[ T ]
us/ʃeɪp/

shapeverb[T] (FORM)


to cause something to have a particular character or nature; form:
We’re worried that they will try to shape the issue in a way that doesn't reflect what’s really going on.
He had a major influence in shaping the government’s economic policies.

shapeverb[T] (APPEARANCE)


to make something look a particular way:
Shape the dough into balls.

Phrasal verbs


shape up
shape up

shape | Business English


shape
noun[ U or S ]
uk /ʃeɪp/us
the way that something is organized, or its general character or nature:
the shape of sthTechnological developments have changed the shape of industry.
We need to change the whole shape of our ad campaign.
the condition something is in, or how strong something is:
in good/great shapeOur investments sailed through the recent downturn in fairly good shape with a diversified base.
in bad/poor/terrible shape
in no shape to do sthYou should stay in bed; you're in no shape to go to work today.

Examples of shape


shape
The room one enters has the shape of a cross.
Qualitative representation and reasoning about shapes and spatial relationships.
Two-dimensional image analysis of the shape of rice and its application to separating varieties.
Indeed, people's social and psychological attributes shape their behaviour but, in many ways, behaviour is only partially predictable.
Figure 6 shows the temporal behavior of the radiation temperature and the laser pulse shape.
In fact, it is interesting to note that any closed region with arbitrary shape reduces to a point as the region reduces to zero.
The shape of the free surfaces for the solutions joined in this way is shown in figure 3, with the matching points indicated.
But which institutional features of the two systems shape the incentives relevant for coalition formation?
The first three chapters develop this interdisciplinary approach by shaping a theoretical framework to guide the five case studies in subsequent chapters.
These could range from thickness and shape to qualities such as heat and weight resistance.
Most of these studies emphasize the correspondence between an object and a hand shape.
The structural context, such as the layout of the building, also shaped social interaction.
Here we will ask whether such differences in the shape of development are also observed in these measures of structural complexity.
Using shape annealing for pattern generation, spatial layouts that reflect desired styles as well as meet structural purpose can be generated.
Thus, state-level institutions may contribute to democracy by instilling a greater sense of citizens' ability to shape what their governments do.
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Collocations withshape


shape

These are words often used in combination with shape.

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abstract shape
Hypothesis 1 is that late talkers know less than their normally-developing peers about the abstract shape characteristics shared by lexical category members.
aerodynamic shape
Three-dimensional aerodynamic shape optimization using genetic and gradient search algorithms.
angular shape
This presents a surface consisting of densely packed, immobile particles of angular shape, in the size range 100-200 pm.
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