| [/ʃeɪp; ʃep/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] outer form or appearance; outline of an area, a figure, etc 外形; 形状; 样子:
clouds of different shapes in the sky 天空中各种形状的云彩 *
a garden in the shape of a semicircle 半圆形的花园 *
trees in all shapes and sizes 大大小小形状各异的树 *
the odd shape of his nose 他那鼻子的怪模样 *
a dress that hasn't got much shape 外形欠佳的连衣裙 *
The picture is round in shape. 这幅画是圆形的. *
(fig 比喻) He's a devil in human shape. 他是披著人皮的魔鬼. 用法:
2 [C] thing that is difficult to see properly; vague form 模糊的东西; 朦胧的形状:
I made out two dim shapes in the gloom. 我在朦胧中看出有两个模糊的影子. *
A huge shape loomed up out of the fog. 在雾中隐约出现一个巨大的影像. 用法:
3 [U] (infml) condition; state 情况; 状态:
She's in good shape (ie fit) after months of training. 她经过几个月训练身体好了. *
What shape is the team in after its defeat? 这个队失败後情况如何? *
The illness has left him in rather poor shape. 他经过这场大病已形容枯槁. 用法:
4 (a) C] mould, etc in which sth, eg jelly, is given a particular form 模; 模子.
(b) [C, U] jelly, etc shaped in such a mould 模制的果子冻等:
Have some more shape. 再吃点果子冻. 用法:
5 (idm 习语) get (oneself) into `shape take exercise, etc in order to become fit 为健美而进行锻炼等:
I've been jogging a lot to get myself into shape. 我长期慢跑锻炼身体. get/knock/lick sth/sbinto `shape get sth/sb into an orderly state; arrange sth/sb properly 使某事物[某人]有条理; 恰当地安排某事物[某人]:
We need a new manager to get the business into shape. 我们需要有个新经理来把业务安排妥当. *
A sergeant soon knocks new recruits into shape. 中士很快就把新兵训练得规规矩矩. give shape to sth express sth clearly 清晰地表达某事:
I'm having trouble giving shape to my ideas in this essay. 我在这篇文章中表达不清自己的想法. in `any shape (or form) (infml) in whatever form sth appears or is presented 某事物的任何形式:
I don't drink alcohol in any shape or form. 我什麽酒都不喝. in `shape fit 健康:
You'll never be in shape until you eat less and take more exercise. 只有少吃多锻炼才能健美. in the shape/form of sb/sth (infml) appearing specifically as sb/sth 以某人[某事物]的形式:
Help arrived in the shape of our next-door neighbours. 来帮助我们的是隔壁的邻居. *
I received a nasty surprise in the shape of a letter from the taxman. 我收到税务局的来信, 把我吓得六神无主. out of `shape (a) not having the usual shape 变形; 走样:
The children have been playing with my hat they've knocked it out of shape. 孩子们一直玩著我的帽子--把它弄得不成样子了.
(b) unfit 不健康:
Take exercise if you're out of shape. 身体不好就要锻炼. press sth into shape => press2. the ,shape of ,things to `come sign that shows how the future is likely to develop 未来事物可能呈现的状况. take `shape take on a definite form; become more organized 成形; 变得更有条理:
The plan is beginning to take shape in my mind. 这个计画在我脑子里逐渐有了眉目. *
After months of work, the new book is gradually taking shape. 经过多月的努力, 这本新书渐渐像个样子了. shape 2
[/ʃeɪp; ʃep/] v 用法:
1 [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (into sth) give a shape or form to sth 做成某物的形状:
shape the wet clay on a potter's wheel 在陶钧上用湿黏土制坯 *
shape the sand into a mound 把沙堆成小丘. 用法:
2 [Tn] have a great influence upon (sb/sth); determine the nature of (sth) 对（某人[某事物]）有重大影响; 决定（某事物）的性质:
These events helped to shape her future career. 这些事促成了她後来从事的事业. *
His attitudes were shaped partly by early experiences. 他的想法在一定程度上是由他早期的经历决定的. 用法:
3 [I, Ip] ~ (up) develop in a certain way 进展:
Our plans are shaping (up) well, ie giving signs that they will be successful. 我们的计画进展顺利. *
How is the new team shaping up? 新队的表现怎样? 用法:
4 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] make (a garment) conform to the shape of the body 使（衣服）合身:
The jacket is shaped (ie becomes narrower) at the waist. 这件外衣腰部很贴身（较窄）. |