shape
noun uk/ʃeɪp/ us/ʃeɪp/
(FORM)
B1 [ C or U ]形状，形态，外形
the particular physical form or appearance of something
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。
Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train. 金姆的生日蛋糕是火车形状的。
Our table is oval in shape. 我们的饭桌是椭圆形的。
My bicycle wheel is bent out of shape. 我的自行车轮子弯曲变形了。
This 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 ]图形
an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge
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 ]（某人或某物的）样子，外表
the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing
In 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。
Life on earth takes many shapes. 地球上的生物千姿百态。
[ C ]模糊的影子
a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away
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 sizesC2 各种各样
many different types
We sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear. 我们出售各种各样的玩具熊。
Cars come in all shapes and sizes. 汽车有各种不同的型号。
in any shape or form 任何类型的；任何形式的
of any type
I'm opposed to war in any shape or form. 我反对任何形式的战争。
- More examples
- We could see a dim shape in the fog.
- Ask a grown-up to cut the shape out for you.
- Those seven bright stars make the shape of a saucepan.
- This substance stretches to any shape you want.
- A heart shape is the symbol of love.
(CHARACTER)
[ U ]形式；特征
the way something is organized, or its general character or nature
Technological 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。
(CONDITION)
B2 [ U ]情况;健康状况
condition, or state of health
He 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。
"How are you?" "Oh, I'm in great shape." “你身体怎么样？”“哦，好极了。”
You'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 ]良好的结构（或身体状况）
good physical condition
It'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。
She runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape. 她每天跑6英里以保持健康。
I 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。
Idioms
be in good shapeidiom 准备妥当，整装待发
to be prepared and ready to do something
All our bags are packed, and we don't have to leave for another hour, so we're in good shape. 我们所有的行装都收拾好了，一个小时后才出发，完全准备妥当了。
in the shape of somethingidiom 以…的形式；看似…
in the form of something, or appearing as something
Luckily, help arrived in the shape of a police officer. 幸运的是，一名警察模样的人过来帮忙。
knock/lick something/someone into shapeidiom (US usually whip something/someone into shape) 把…整理好；使变好
to take action to get something or someone into the good condition that you would like
to knock the economy into shape 整顿经济
A better teacher would have licked him into shape. 如果有位好老师，本来是能把他调教好的。
the shape of things to comeidiom 可能出现（或流行）的形式（或风格）
the form or style that is likely to develop or be popular in the future
I hope the fashions pictured in this magazine are not the shape of things to come. 我希望这本杂志上刊登的时装不是将来的流行款式。
take shapeidiom C2 成形;有了模样
to start to develop a more clear or certain form
We watched the vase begin to take shape in the potter's hands. 我们看着花瓶在陶工的手中逐渐成形。
Our ideas are beginning to take shape. 我们的想法开始成形。
throw shapesidiom UK humorous（尤指引人注目地）跳舞
to dance, especially in a way that attracts attention
On a Saturday night, you'll find her throwing shapes on the dance floor. 在某个星期六的晚上，你就能看到她在地上翩翩起舞。
shape
verb [ T ] uk/ʃeɪp/ us/ʃeɪp/
(CHARACTER)
C2 决定（或影响）（尤指信仰或思想）的形式；决定，影响（性格）
to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character
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。
- More examples
- 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.
(FORM)
使成形，塑造
to make something become a particular shape
The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely. 这条裙子设计得很宽松。
When 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做成，制作
to make an object from a physical substance
Early humans shaped tools out of stone. 早期的人类用石头制作工具。
Phrasal verb
shape up [ usually continuous ]进展；发展
to develop
How are your plans shaping up? 你的计划进展如何?
Things seem to be shaping up nicely. 事情似乎进展顺利。
Carl is shaping up very well in his new job. 卡尔的新工作干得不错。
表现变好
to improve your behaviour or performance
I've been told that if I don't shape up, I'll lose my job. 我被告知如果不改好，就会被解雇。