| 单词 | shape |
| 释义 | shape —shape /ʃeɪp/ noun (CONDITION) B2 [U] condition, or state of health: » He bought up businesses that were in bad/poor shape, and then sold them off bit by bit.» "How are you?" "Oh, I'm in great shape."» You're in no shape (= not in a good enough state of health) to go to work today.Thesaurus+: ↑Health in generalB2 [U] good physical condition: » It's taken us five years to get our house into shape.» She runs six miles every day to help keep herself in shape.» I haven't had any exercise for weeks, and I'm really out of shape (= not in good physical condition).Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsWord partners for shape noun (FORM)• ♯change shape• sth ♯loses its shape• sth ♯keeps/♯retains its shape• ♯bend sth ♯out of shape• a ♯beautiful/♯regular/♯strange shape• ♯in the shape ♯of sth• the shape ♯of sthWord partners for shape noun (CONDITION)• ♯get in/♯get back in shape• ♯keep in/♯stay in shape• ♯knock/♯lick/♯whip sb/sth into shape• ♯bad/♯great/♯poor/♯tiptop shape• ♯in shape• ♯out of shapeCollocations:–Verbs-lu. get in/get back in shape» It took me a long time to get back in shape after the birth of my children.-lu. keep in/stay in shape» I swim regularly to keep in shape.-lu. knock/lick/whip sb/sth into shape» The new coach needs to whip the team into shape.–Adjectives-lu. excellent/good/great/perfect/tiptop shape» He's in great shape at the moment.-lu. bad/poor shape» These children are in poor shape.-lu. [ bad, good, great, etc.]physical shape» I'm not in good physical shape.–Prepositions-lu. in [bad, good, great, etc.] shape» She's in great shape.-lu. out of shape» He's out of shape following injury.noun (FORM) B1 [C or U] the particular physical form or appearance of something: » Clay can be moulded into almost any shape.» These bricks are all different shapes.» Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train.» Our table is oval in shape.» My bicycle wheel has got bent out of shape.» This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape (= has become loose and lost its form).Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesB1 [C] an arrangement that is formed by joining lines together in a particular way or by the line or lines around its outer edge: » a round/square/circular/oblong shape» A triangle is a shape with three sides.» The children made patterns by sticking coloured shapes onto paper.Thesaurus+: ↑Geometrical shapes , ↑Spherical, circular and annular objectsF0 [C] the physical form or appearance of a particular person or thing: » In the story, Faust is tempted by the Devil, who has taken the shape of a man.» Life on Earth takes many shapes.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsF0 [C] a person or object that you cannot see clearly because it is too dark, or because the person or object is too far away: » I could see a dark shape in the street outside.Thesaurus+: ↑Objects - general wordsall shapes and sizesC2 many different types: » We sell all shapes and sizes of teddy bear.» Cars come in all shapes and sizes.Thesaurus+: ↑Variety and mixtures , ↑Mixing and mixtures , ↑Groups and collections of thingsin any shape or formF0 of any type: » I'm opposed to war in any shape or form.Thesaurus+: ↑Variety and mixtures , ↑Mixing and mixtures , ↑Groups and collections of thingsWord partners for shape noun (FORM)• ♯change shape• sth ♯loses its shape• sth ♯keeps/♯retains its shape• ♯bend sth ♯out of shape• a ♯beautiful/♯regular/♯strange shape• ♯in the shape ♯of sth• the shape ♯of sthWord partners for shape noun (CONDITION)• ♯get in/♯get back in shape• ♯keep in/♯stay in shape• ♯knock/♯lick/♯whip sb/sth into shape• ♯bad/♯great/♯poor/♯tiptop shape• ♯in shape• ♯out of shapeWord Builder:–Nouns: shape–Adjectives: shapeless, shapely–Verbs: shapeCollocations:–Verbs-lu. change shape» The fish changes shape according to its environment.-lu. come in [all, different, etc.] shapes» Mouse mats come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes.-lu. sth loses its shape» These trousers have lost their shape.-lu. keep/retain shape» These clothes will keep their shape after repeated washing.-lu. take shape» The building is beginning to take shape.-lu. bend sth out of shape» The metal was bent out of shape.-lu. cut out/draw a shape» We cut out some star shapes.–Adjectives-lu. a beautiful/perfect/pleasing shape» The dome is a beautiful shape.-lu. a bulbous/curved/curvy/rounded shape» His nose was a bulbous shape.-lu. an aerodynamic/streamlined shape» They admired the streamlined shape of the car.-lu. a regular/symmetrical shape» Her teeth had a regular shape.-lu. an angular/irregular shape» His body had an angular shape.-lu. a simple shape» The furniture was based on simple shapes.-lu. a different/distinctive/strange/unusual shape» The tree was a very strange shape.-lu. a geometric shape» The cloth was patterned with geometric shapes.-lu. a circular/conical/cylindrical/oblong/oval/rectangular/round/spherical/square/triangular shape» The room was an oblong shape.-lu. an egg/horseshoe/pear shape» Her body is the classic pear shape.–Types-lu. a body/face shape» Which clothes suit her body shape best?–Prepositions-lu. in the shape of sth» She made a cake in the shape of a piano.-lu. the shape of sth» The shape of his body has changed.-lu. out of shape» The spokes were bent out of shape.–Phrases-lu. all shapes and sizes» Our clothes come in all shapes and sizes.-lu. in any way, shape, or form» I do not condone racism in any way, shape, or form.• • • Extra Examples:» We could see a dim shape in the fog.» Ask a grown-up to cut the shape out for you.» Those seven bright stars make the shape of a saucepan.» This substance stretches to any shape you want.» A heart shape is the symbol of love.noun [U] (CHARACTER) ► F0 the way something is organized, or its general character or nature: » Technological developments have changed the shape of industry.» We need to change the whole shape of our campaign.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristicsWord partners for shape noun (FORM)• ♯change shape• sth ♯loses its shape• sth ♯keeps/♯retains its shape• ♯bend sth ♯out of shape• a ♯beautiful/♯regular/♯strange shape• ♯in the shape ♯of sth• the shape ♯of sthWord partners for shape noun (CONDITION)• ♯get in/♯get back in shape• ♯keep in/♯stay in shape• ♯knock/♯lick/♯whip sb/sth into shape• ♯bad/♯great/♯poor/♯tiptop shape• ♯in shape• ♯out of shapeverb [T] (CHARACTER) ↑Verb Endings for shape ► C2 to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character: » Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.» My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.» He was very influential in shaping the government's economic policy/strategy.Thesaurus+: ↑Affecting and influencing• • • Extra Examples:» Our national identity has been shaped by our history.» A child's character is in part shaped by the schools he or she attends.» We are all shaped by our experiences.» My whole outlook has been shaped by my relationship with him.» She felt that her destiny had been shaped by her gender.verb [T] (FORM) ↑Verb Endings for shape F0 to make something become a particular shape: » The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.» When you've made the dough, shape it into two loaves.Thesaurus+: ↑Patterns and shapesF0 FORMAL to make an object from a physical substance: » Early humans shaped tools out of stone.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationWord Builder:–Nouns: shape–Adjectives: shapeless, shapely–Verbs: shape |
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