| [/fɔːm; fɔrm/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] outward physical appearance of sb/sth; shape 某人[某物]的外形; 外貌; 样子; 形状:
a jelly mould in the form of a motor car 做成汽车形状的果冻 *
We could just manage to see the form of an aircraft taking off in the fog. 飞机在雾中起飞, 我们仅仅能看出它的轮廓. *
her slender graceful form 她那苗条优美的体形. 用法:
2 [C] ~ (of sth) specific type of arrangement or structure of sth; manner in which sth exists or appears; kind or variety 某事物的具体组成或结构; 某事物存在的或呈现的形式; 形态; 体制; 种类:
water in the form of ice 水呈冰的形态 *
different forms of government 各种政体 *
The training took the form of (ie consisted of) seminars and lectures. 这种培训是以讨论与讲课的形式进行的. *
the form (ie set order of words) of the marriage service 婚礼仪式. 用法:
3 [U] general structure and arrangement of sth created such as a musical composition or piece of writing, in contrast to its content （音乐及文学作品等的）形式, 体裁:
music in sonata form 奏鸣曲 *
literary form 文学体裁 *
This painting shows a good sense of form. 这幅画的构图很好. 用法:
4 [C, U] (grammar) (particular) spelling or pronunciation of a word 字形; 字的发音:
The plural form of `goose' is `geese'. goose的复数形式是geese. *
The words `elevator' and `lift' are different in form but identical in meaning. elevator与lift形式相异但意义相同. 用法:
5 [U] particular manner of behaving, speaking, or writing that is normally required or expected 礼貌; 礼节:
Although she is not entitled to attend the dinner, I think she should be invited as a matter of form, ie because it is correct or polite. 尽管她没有资格参加这次晚宴, 我认为出於礼节还是应该邀请她. *
What is the form (ie the correct thing to do)? 按理说该怎麽做? 用法:
6 [U] (a) strength, fitness to compete with others, etc of an athlete, a horse, etc （运动员、 马等的）竞技状态:
After six months training, the whole team is in superb form. 全队经过六个月的训练竞技状态极佳.
(b) record of the actions, behaviour, progress, etc of a person, team, etc （对个人或全队等的动作姿态、 表现、 进步情况等的）记录:
On present/current form, Spain will win tonight's match. 就西班牙队目前的状态来看, 今晚的比赛他们能赢. *
Judging by recent form, he should easily pass the exam. 从他最近的表现来看, 他应该很容易考及格. *
I've got no record of this horse's form. 我没有这匹马的情况记录. 用法:
7 [U] person's feelings, humour or spirits 感情、 幽默或精神状态:
They were both in fine/good form at dinner. 晚餐时他们俩的精神都很好. 用法:
8 (Brit sl 俚) record of having been found guilty of crimes and (usu) of having received a prison sentence 犯罪记录（通常指曾入狱者）; 前科:
He's got no form! 他没有犯罪记录! 用法:
9 [C] class, esp in British private schools and some American private schools 年级（尤用於英国私立学校及美国部分私立学校的）:
The youngest children are in the first form, the oldest in the sixth form. 最小的儿童上一年级, 最大的上六年级. 用法:
10 [C] long wooden bench, usu without a back 长木凳. 用法:
11 [C] printed or typed piece of paper with questions, and spaces for answers 表格:
fill in an application form 填申请表. 用法:
12 [C] place where a hare lives; lair （野兔的）窝, 窟. 用法:
13 (idm 习语) bad/good `form (dated 旧) incorrect/correct social behaviour according to accepted standards 失礼的[有礼貌的]行为:
It is sometimes considered bad form to smoke between courses at a meal. 在两道菜之间抽烟有时认为是失礼的. a form of address style of addressing sb in speech or writing 称呼:
What form of address should one use when writing to a bishop? 给主教写信应该怎样称呼? in any shape or form => shape1. on/off `form; in/out of `form in a good/bad state of fitness, ability, etc; performing as well as/not as well as usual 处於良好的[不佳的]竞技状态; 表现如常[不如平常]:
The team were on excellent form throughout the whole competition. 这个队在整个比赛过程中一直处於极好的竞技状态. on present form => present1. true to form => true. form 2
[/fɔːm; fɔrm/] v 用法:
1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sth) give shape or structure to sth; fashion sth; produce sth 形成、 构成、 塑造或产生某事物:
form a bowl from clay 用陶土做碗 *
form sentences and paragraphs 构成句子与段落 *
The reservoir was formed by flooding the valley. 这个水库是引水淹没山谷而形成的. *
The substances are formed from a mixture of liquids solidifying under pressure. 这些材料是由几种液体混合在一起并加压使之凝固而成的.
(b) [Ln] take a particular shape or structure; develop 成一定形状或结构; 发展; 成型. 用法:
2 [Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr] ~ (sb/sth) into sth arrange(sb/sth) or be arranged in a certain order 将（某人[某事物]）按一定顺序排列:
The children formed (into) a line/The teacher formed the children into a line. 这些小学生排成了一排[老师让学生排成一排]. *
The volunteers formed (themselves into) three groups. 志愿人员分成三组. 用法:
3 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sth) bring sth into existence; develop or organize sth 使某事物开始存在; 成立, 创立, 组织（某事物）:
form a committee, society, company, etc 成立委员会、 协会、 公司等 *
The Labour leader was asked to form a government. 要求工党领袖组织政府. *
(fig 比喻) form an idea, impression, opinion, etc (of sb/sth) 形成（对某人[某事物]的）想法、 印象、 意见等 *
form a relationship 建立关系.
(b) [Ipr] come into existence; take shape or develop 开始存在; 出现; 产生:
thunder clouds forming in the distance 远处出现的雷雨云 *
Ice forms (ie Water becomes solid) at 0C. 水在0C时结冰. *
A scab formed on his leg. 他腿上结了个痂. 用法:
4 [Ln] be the material of (sth); be an essential part of (sth); constitute 成为（某事物的）材料; 成为（某事物的）基本部分; 构成:
His research formed the basis of his new book. 他的研究成果是他这本新书的基础. *
Should the new department form part of the Faculty of Arts? 这个新的系属文学院吗? *
The historical aspect formed the main theme of her essay. 她的论文的主题是由历史观点贯穿起来的. 用法:
5 [Tn] instruct or train (sb/sth) 指导或训练（某人[某物]）; 塑造; 养成:
a character formed by strict discipline 靠严格的纪律培养起来的性格. 用法:
6 [Tn] produce (sth) as the particular spelling or pronunciation of a word 构成（字的某种拼写或发音形式）:
form the plural of a noun by adding `s' 在词尾加s构成名词的复数. 用法:
7 (phr v) form (sb) up move (sb) into position in lines, as on parade 将（某人）编入队伍:
The battalion formed up by companies on the barrack square. 全营以连为单位在军营广场上列队. |