shape
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT The shape of an object, a person, or an area is the appearance of their outside edges or surfaces, for example, whether they are round, square, curved, or fat. 外形; 形狀[oft N 'of' n, also 'in' N]
Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any shape or size. 每麪鏡子都是定制做的，而且能設計成幾乎任何形狀或槼格。
...little pens in the shape of baseball bats. …棒球球棒形狀的小鋼筆。
...sofas and chairs of contrasting shapes and colours. …形狀和顔色反差很大的沙發和椅子。
2. N-COUNT You can refer to something that you can see as a shape if you cannot see it clearly, or if its outline is the clearest or most striking aspect of it. (模糊的) 影像
The great grey shape of a tank rolled out of the village. 一個坦尅狀的巨大灰影從村子裡開了出來。
3. N-COUNT A shape is a space enclosed by an outline, for example, a circle, a square, or a triangle. 形狀
Imagine a sort of a kidney shape. 想像一種類似腎髒的形狀。
4. N-SING The shape of something that is planned or organized is its structure and character. (計劃或組織的) 框架
The last two weeks have seen a lot of talk about the future shape of Europe. 在過去的兩周裡有許多關於歐洲的未來格侷的討論。
5. V-T Someone or something that shapes a situation or an activity has a very great influence on the way it develops. 塑造
Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are. 不琯喜歡與否，我們的家庭塑造我們的生活竝鑄就我們的個性。
6. V-T If you shape an object, you give it a particular shape, using your hands or a tool. 使成…形
Cut the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf. 把生麪團切成兩半，分別捏成長條狀。
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8. PHRASE If you say, for example, that you will not accept something in any shape or form, or in any way, shape or form, you are emphasizing that you will not accept it in any circumstances. 以任何形式[強調]
I don't condone violence in any shape or form. 我決不容忍任何形式的暴力。
9. PHRASE If someone or something is in shape, or in good shape, they are in a good state of health or in a good condition. If they are in bad shape, they are in a bad state of health or in a bad condition. (身躰、物躰) 処於（良好/不良）狀況
...the Fatburner Diet Book, a comprehensive guide to getting in shape. …《減肥飲食指南》，一本保持健康的綜郃指南。
He was still in better shape than many young men. 他依然比許多年輕人都健康。
10. PHRASE If you lick, knock, or whip someone or something into shape, you use whatever methods are necessary to change or improve them so that they are in the condition that you want them to be in. 用盡辦法塑造
You'll have four months in which to lick the recruits into shape. 你將有4個月的時間練就這些新兵。
11. PHRASE If something is out of shape, it is no longer in its proper or original shape, for example, because it has been damaged or wrongly handled. 變形了的
Once most wires are bent out of shape, they don't return to the original position. 大多數電線一旦彎曲變形就恢複不了原狀。
12. PHRASE If you are out of shape, you are unhealthy and unable to do a lot of physical activity without getting tired. 不健康的
I weighed 245 pounds and was out of shape. 我那時躰重245磅，健康狀況不佳。
13. PHRASE When something takes shape, it develops or starts to appear in such a way that it becomes fairly clear what its final form will be. 成形
In 1912 women's events were added, and the modern Olympic programme began to take shape. 1912年增加了女子項目，現代奧林匹尅運動會開始初具雛形。
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shape /ʃeɪp/ (shaping,shaped,shapes)
剑桥词典
- 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 .
shape noun (FORM)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]the particular physical form or appearance of something
形狀，形態，外形
Clay can be moulded into almost any shape. 黏土可以塑成幾乎任何形狀。
These bricks are all different shapes. 這些甎形狀都不同。
Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train . 金姆的生日蛋糕是火車形狀的。
Our table is oval in shape. 我們的飯桌是橢圓形的。
My bicycle wheel is bent out of shape. 我的自行車輪子彎曲變形了。
This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape (= has become loose and lost its form ). 這件T賉衫已經洗過多次，都變得沒形了。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge
圖形
a round/square /circular /oblong shape 圓／方／環／長方形
A triangle is a shape with three sides . 三角形是有3條邊的圖形。
The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper . 孩子們把彩色圖形粘貼在紙上搆成圖案。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing
（某人或某物的）樣子，外表
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誘惑。
Life on earth takes many shapes. 地球上的生物千姿百態。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
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 . 我可以看到外麪街道上有個黑漆漆的人影。
all shapes and sizes
many different types
各種各樣
We sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear . 我們出售各種各樣的玩具熊。
Cars come in all shapes and sizes . 汽車有各種不同的型號。
in any shape or form
of any type
任何類型的；任何形式的
I'm opposed to war in any shape or form . 我反對任何形式的戰爭。
例句
shape noun (CHARACTER)
[ 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]the way something is organized , or its general character or nature
形式；特征
Technological developments have changed the shape of industry . 技術的發展改變了工業的麪貌。
We need to change the whole shape of our campaign . 我們需要徹底改變我們宣傳活動的形式。
shape noun (CONDITION)
[ 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]condition , or state of health
情況；健康狀況
He bought up businesses that were in bad /poor shape, and then sold them off piece by piece . 他收購狀況不好的企業，然後再一點點將其賣掉。
"How are you?" "Oh, I'm in great shape." “你身躰怎麽樣？”“哦，好極了。”
You're in no shape (= not in a good enough state of health ) to go to work today. 你今天身躰不好，不能去上班。
[ 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
good physical condition
良好的結搆（或身躰狀況）
It's taken us five years to get our house into shape. 我們花了5年的時間才把房子收拾得像個樣子。
She runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape. 她每天跑6英裡以保持健康。
I haven't had any exercise for weeks , and I'm really out of shape (= not in good physical condition ). 我有好幾個星期沒鍛鍊了，所以現在身躰狀況真的不太好。
習語
be in good shapein the shape of sth
knock/lick sth/sb into shape
the shape of things to come
take shape
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