单词详解

1. n.

A. [C] [U] 形状，样子，外形 (the visual appearance of something or someone)

The sculptor worked the clay into the shape of some children.

雕刻家将泥土捏成几个孩子的形状。

This country is triangular in shape. 这个国家的外形呈三角形。

B. [U] [C]（表现）形式，体现，具体化 (a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept)

The writer’s dreams find a shape in his novel. 作者的理想在他的小说中得到体现。

C. [U] 【口】情况，状态 [the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases “in condition” or “in shape” or “out of condition” or “out of shape”)]

Athletes must stay in shape. 运动员一定要保持身体健康。

2. vt. & vi.  使成形，塑造，制作 [(+into/from/out of)] (give shape or form to)

The potter shaped the clay into a vase.  陶工将泥土塑成花瓶。

相关词组

1. in all shapes and sizes 各种式样与尺寸

There were many kites in all shapes and sizes on show on that day.

在那一天展示了各种式样与尺寸的风筝，包罗万象。

2. in shape 处于良好（或固有）状态，从外形看

He is in good shape for a man of his age. 对他这个年龄的人来说，他这身体算很不错了。

3. in the shape of  以……的形状，以……的形态

Some lanterns were in the shape of animals. 一些灯笼是动物形状的。

4. shapes of letters 字母的形状

Mum made some cookies in shapes of letters. 妈妈做了一些字母形状的饼干。

5. out of shape 变形，身体不健康

I’m a bit out of shape and I was thinking of joining your gym.

我身材有点走样，正考虑加入你们的健身俱乐部。

相关单词

复数：shapes

过去式：shaped

过去分词：shaped

现在分词：shaping

第三人称单数：shapes