shape up

柯林斯词典

1. PHRASAL VERB If something is shaping up, it is starting to develop or seems likely to happen. 开始形成; 酝酿
There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight. 也有迹象表明今晚很可能有一场坦克大战。
The accident is already shaping up as a significant environmental disaster. 这个事故已经酿成为一场重大的环境灾难。
2. PHRASAL VERB If you ask how someone or something is shaping up, you want to know how well they are doing in a particular situation or activity. 进展
I did have a few worries about how Hugh and I would shape up as parents. 我对休和我将如何为人父母的确有些担心。
3. PHRASAL VERB If you tell someone to shape up, you are telling them to start behaving in a sensible and responsible way. 合理行事; 好好表现
They were given a year to shape up or risk losing their scholarships. 他们被给了一年的时间好好表现，否则就有失去奖学金的危险。