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单词 shape
释义

shape

UK /ʃeɪp/

Word Forms

singularshape
pluralshapes


  1. 1
    countable/uncountable the outer form of something

    The room forms an L-shape.

    Trace the shape onto the card and cut it out.

    all shapes and sizes:

    There were balloons of all shapes and sizes in the sky.

    in the shape of:

    a flowerbed in the shape of a cross

    Synonyms and related words

    The outer parts of objects or spaces
    1. 1a
      the usual or original outer form of something

      Her curls lost their shape and became frizzy.

      The front wheel of my bike is bent out of shape.

      Synonyms and related words

      The outer parts of objects or spaces
  2. 2
    countable something that you cannot see well because it is far away or there is not enough light

    Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for shape
  3. 3
    uncountable the condition of something, especially in relation to its ability to be effective or successful

    The economy is in bad shape.

    Synonyms and related words

    The condition of something
    1. 3a
      how healthy or fit someone is

      He’s in a lot better shape since he’s changed his diet.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for health
  4. 4
    uncountable the features or qualities of something

    It’s part of a plan to change the shape of local government.

    Synonyms and related words

    Features and qualities
  5. 5
    countable/uncountable the correct order, arrangement, or structure of something

    Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to her ideas.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for shape
  6. 6

    throw some shapes

    to dance to electronic music, especially while moving your arms and hands in an exaggerated way
    Yes, even Heidi and I finally got down on to the floor to throw some shapes at the end.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 27/03/2012
  7. 7

    throw shapes

    to dance to popular music in a club
    We could throw some shapes together.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 08/03/2017

phrases

in any shape or form
in many (different) shapes and forms
in/out of shape
in the shape of
lick/knock/whip someone/something into shape
the shape of things to come
take shape

shape

US /ʃeɪp/

Word Forms

singularshape
pluralshapes


  1. 1
    countable/uncountable the outer form of something

    The room forms an L-shape.

    Trace the shape onto the card and cut it out.

    all shapes and sizes:

    There were balloons of all shapes and sizes in the sky.

    in the shape of:

    a flowerbed in the shape of a cross

    Synonyms and related words

    The outer parts of objects or spaces
    1. 1a
      the usual or original outer form of something

      Her curls lost their shape and became frizzy.

      The front wheel of my bike is bent out of shape.

      Synonyms and related words

      The outer parts of objects or spaces
  2. 2
    countable something that you cannot see well because it is far away or there is not enough light

    Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for shape
  3. 3
    uncountable the features or qualities of something

    It’s part of a plan to change the shape of local government.

    Synonyms and related words

    Features and qualities
  4. 4
    uncountable the condition of something, especially in relation to its ability to be effective or successful

    The economy is in bad shape.

    Synonyms and related words

    The condition of something
    1. 4a
      how healthy or fit someone is

      He’s in a lot better shape since he’s changed his diet.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for health
  5. 5
    countable/uncountable the correct order, arrangement, or structure of something

    Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to her ideas.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for shape
  6. 6

    throw some shapes

    to dance to electronic music, especially while moving your arms and hands in an exaggerated way
    Yes, even Heidi and I finally got down on to the floor to throw some shapes at the end.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 27/03/2012
  7. 7

    throw shapes

    to dance to popular music in a club
    We could throw some shapes together.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 08/03/2017

phrases

in any shape or form
in many (different) shapes and forms
in/out of shape
in the shape of
lick/knock/whip someone/something into shape
the shape of things to come
take shape

shape

UK /ʃeɪp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyshape
he/she/itshapes
present participleshaping
past tenseshaped
past participleshaped

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to influence the way that a person, idea, or situation develops

    His generation firmly believed they could shape the future.

    Research findings are often used to shape Government policy.

    We have all been shaped by our past experiences.

    Synonyms and related words

    To have an effect
  2. 2
    to form something into a particular shape

    The blacksmith shapes farm tools on his anvil.

    shape something into something:

    Shape the mixture into cubes.

    Synonyms and related words

    To change the shape of something

phrasal verbs

shape up

shape

US /ʃeɪp/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyshape
he/she/itshapes
present participleshaping
past tenseshaped
past participleshaped

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to influence the way that a person, idea, or situation develops

    His generation firmly believed they could shape the future.

    Research findings are often used to shape social policy.

    We have all been shaped by our past experiences.

    Synonyms and related words

    To have an effect
  2. 2
    to form something into a particular shape

    The blacksmith shapes farm tools on his anvil.

    shape something into something:

    Shape the mixture into cubes.

    Synonyms and related words

    To change the shape of something

phrasal verbs

shape up
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