| 单词 | to shape up |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto shape up d. to shape up: to pull oneself together or meet a required standard; to show one's capabilities. Also, to get oneself into good physical condition. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > be in state of health [verb (intransitive)] > be in good health > become fit to shape up1938 society > communication > manifestation > [verb (intransitive)] > in specific aspect kithec1330 to shape up1938 the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > improvement > [verb (intransitive)] > improve or grow better betterOE goodOE risec1175 mend1546 meliorize1598 to mend one's hand1611 improve1642 meliorate1655 brighten1659 ameliorate1728 to look up1806 to tone up1881 raise1898 graduate1916 to shape up1938 1938 E. Bowen Death of Heart i. v. 98 There seemed no reason why he should not shape up. 1951 Chambers's Jrnl. Nov. 645/1 He shaped up awkwardly against a man who was not only champion but twelve years his junior. 1963 Time 8 Nov. 10/3 You stated that an icosahedron is a two-sided solid figure... Shape up, sir! It's really a 20-sided solid figure. 1976 National Observer (U.S.) 10 July 8/2 After that [sc. adolescence] one is expected to shape up, get a job, get married. 1976 National Observer (U.S.) 14 Aug. 11/1 I have gained 5 more pounds, and so once again am embarked on a semiserious effort to shape up. 1977 N. Marsh Last Ditch vi. 154 He taught her to ride and was uncommon proud of the way she shaped up. < as lemmas |
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