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; 形状[oft N 'of' n, also 'in' N]
Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any shape or size. 每面镜子都是定制做的，而且能设计成几乎任何形状或规格。
...little pens in the shape of baseball bats. …棒球球棒形状的小钢笔。
...sofas and chairs of contrasting shapes and colours. …形状和颜色反差很大的沙发和椅子。
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. 一个坦克状的巨大灰影从村子里开了出来。
3. N-COUNT A shape is a space enclosed by an outline, for example, a circle, a square, or a triangle. 形状
Imagine a sort of a kidney shape. 想像一种类似肾脏的形状。
4. N-SING The shape of something that is planned or organized is its structure and character. (计划或组织的) 框架
The last two weeks have seen a lot of talk about the future shape of Europe. 在过去的两周里有许多关于欧洲的未来格局的讨论。
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. 不管喜欢与否，我们的家庭塑造我们的生活并铸就我们的个性。
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. 把生面团切成两半，分别捏成长条状。
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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[强调]
I don't condone violence in any shape or form. 我决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. (身体、物体) 处于（良好/不良）状况
...the Fatburner Diet Book, a comprehensive guide to getting in shape. …《减肥饮食指南》，一本保持健康的综合指南。
He was still in better shape than many young men. 他依然比许多年轻人都健康。
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. 用尽办法塑造
You'll have four months in which to lick the recruits into shape. 你将有4个月的时间练就这些新兵。
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. 变形了的
Once most wires are bent out of shape, they don't return to the original position. 大多数电线一旦弯曲变形就恢复不了原状。
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. 我那时体重245磅，健康状况不佳。
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年增加了女子项目，现代奥林匹克运动会开始初具雏形。
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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)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]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。
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。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
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。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing
（某人或某物的）样子，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诱惑。
Life on earth takes many shapes. 地球上的生物千姿百态。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
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
many different types
各种各样
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
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。
例句
shape noun (CHARACTER)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]the way something is organized , or its general character or nature
形式；特征
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。
shape noun (CONDITION)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]condition , or state of health
情况；健康状况
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。
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
good physical condition
良好的结构（或身体状况）
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。
习语
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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