| 释义 |
shape up
shape up INFORMAL — phrasal verb with shape /ʃeɪp/ verb [T]
1 F0 [usually continuous] to develop: » How are your plans shaping up?» Things seem to be shaping up nicely.» Colin is shaping up quite well in his new job.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming better2 F0 to improve your behaviour or performance: » I've been told that if I don't shape up, I'll lose my job.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming better , ↑Making things better , ↑Making progress and advancing |