shape
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/ʃeɪp/
/ʃeɪp/
Idioms - [countable, uncountable] the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
形状；外形；样子；呈…形状的事物 - a rectangular/spherical/cylindrical shape
长方形；球形；圆柱形 - geometric shapes
几何形状 - fantastic creatures that can change shape and be either visible or invisible
能变形、可隐身的神奇生物 - You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins.
你可以根据鳍的形状来辨认这种鱼。 - They have completely different body shapes.
他们的体形完全不同。 - This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape.
这件旧 T 恤衫已经穿得完全走样了。 - in shape The island was originally circular in shape.
这个岛原先为圆形。 - Several rooms are irregular in shape.
几个房间的形状不规则。 - Candles come in all shapes and sizes.
有各种形状和大小的蜡烛。 - Glass is blown or moulded into many shapes.
玻璃被吹制或模制成多种形状。 - in the shape of something The pool was in the shape of a heart.
游泳池呈心形。 - (figurative) The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans.
政府以助学金和学生贷款的形式提供资助。
Extra ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesa2- Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape.
正方形、圆形和三角形都是形状的类型。 - First draw the rough shape of your chosen animal.
首先画出你所选动物的大体轮廓。 - Fold the paper to make the shape of a cone.
把纸折成圆锥形。 - I recognized the distinctive shape of a 747.
我认出了波音 747 那独特的机型。 - Ordinary things assumed different shapes in the mist.
雾中平常的东西会呈现出不同的形状。 - She drew inspiration from organic shapes in the surrounding landscape.
她从周围景观中的自然形态获取灵感。 - The road forms an L shape.
这条路呈 L 形。 - Opt for a hairstyle to suit your face shape.
选一种适合你脸型的发式吧。 - You can't change your natural body shape.
天生的体型是无法改变的。 - The bruise was a sort of mushroom shape.
瘀伤呈蘑菇状。 - The desk was an awkward shape and wouldn't fit through the door.
这张桌子形状真别扭，过不了这个门。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- overall
- …
- cut out
- draw
- make
- …
- appear
- emerge
- loom
- …
- shape for
- in the shape of
- all shapes and sizes
- circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape
- a rectangular/spherical/cylindrical shape
- [countable] a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
模糊的影子 - Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
有几个鬼一样的影子在黑暗中游荡。 - I could just make out a dark shape in the distance.
我只能隐约辨出远处的一个黑影。 - An enormous shape loomed up out of the mist directly in front of me.
一个巨大的身影从雾气中隐约出现在我面前。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- overall
- …
- cut out
- draw
- make
- …
- appear
- emerge
- loom
- …
- shape for
- in the shape of
- all shapes and sizes
- circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape
- Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
- [uncountable] the physical condition of somebody/something
状况；情况 - in … shape What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
这车出过事故以后状况如何？ - He's in good shape for someone who had surgery six months ago.
对于六个月前接受过手术的人来说，他的状态很好。 - The ship was in bad shape as a result of damage sustained in the collision.
由于碰撞造成损坏，该船状况不佳。 - He’s not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working.
他的身体状况（=不够好）无法工作。
Extra Examples- After the night before, he was in rough shape.
经历了前一天晚上的事情，他的状态差极了。 - My mother is in better physical shape than I am.
我妈妈的身体状况比我好。 - She likes to stay in shape.
她喜欢保持健康的状态。 - (figurative) The economy is still in pretty good shape.
经济情况仍然相当不错。 - (figurative) The company is in good financial shape.
该公司的财务状况良好。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- decent
- excellent
- fine
- …
- shape for
- get somebody/something into shape
- knock somebody/something into shape
- lick somebody/something into shape
- …
- in … shape What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
- [uncountable] the particular qualities or characteristics of something
性质；特点 - Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
新技术会改变广播的方式吗？ - Prices vary according to the size and shape of each project.
价格随每项工程的规模和特点有所变化。 - He did much to determine the shape of Asia's political map.
他为亚洲政治版图的确定做了许多工作。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- general
- overall
- changing
- …
- alter
- change
- determine
- …
- the shape of things to come
- in any shape or form
- Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
Word OriginOld English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin.
Idioms
get bent out of shape (about/over something)
- (North American English, informal) to become angry, anxious or upset
（为某事）生气，焦虑，烦躁 - Don't get bent out of shape about it. It was just a mistake!
不要为这事烦恼了，那只是一个错误而已！
- Don't get bent out of shape about it. It was just a mistake!
get (yourself) into shape
- to take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit
强身健体 - I’m trying to get into shape before summer.
我正努力在夏天之前恢复体形。 - I need to get back into shape after the Christmas holiday.
过了圣诞假期我得锻炼身体了。
- I’m trying to get into shape before summer.
get/knock/lick somebody into shape
- to train somebody so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well
把某人培养成材（或训练出来） - It took him just two weeks to knock the new recruits into shape.
他只用了两周时间就让新兵们都成型了。
- It took him just two weeks to knock the new recruits into shape.
get/knock/lick something into shape
- to make something more acceptable, organized or successful
把某事物整顿好；使某事物条理化（或更趋完善） - I've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape.
我把材料全都收集齐了，但还需要整理。 - It shouldn’t take long to get the company back into shape.
让公司恢复正常应该不需要很长时间。
- I've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape.
give shape to something
- (formal) to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc.
表达，阐释（观点、计划等） - Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to the confusion in her head.
玛丽试图找到合适的词语来理清她脑海中的混乱。
- Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to the confusion in her head.
in any (way,) shape or form
- (informal) of any type
任何形式 - I don't approve of violence in any shape or form.
我不赞成任何形式的暴力行为。 - I can't stand insects in any shape or form.
无论什么样的昆虫我都很害怕。 - I do not condone bullying in any way, shape or form.
我不容忍任何方式、形式或形式的欺凌行为。
- I don't approve of violence in any shape or form.
(get/keep/stay) in shape
- (of a person) (to get/stay) in good physical condition
身体好；健康 - You don't have to spend a fortune on gym membership to get in shape.
要强身健体，不必花大钱加入健身俱乐部。 - I like to stay in shape.
我喜欢保持健康。
- You don't have to spend a fortune on gym membership to get in shape.
out of shape
- not having the normal shape
变形的；走样的 - The wheel had been twisted out of shape.
轮子已经扭曲变形了。 - The bicycle had been battered out of shape.
自行车已经撞得变形了。
- The wheel had been twisted out of shape.
- (of a person) not in good physical condition
身体不好；不健康 - I didn’t realize how out of shape I was!
我没有意识到我的身材有多不正常！
- I didn’t realize how out of shape I was!
the shape of things to come
- the way things are likely to develop in the future
未来的状况 - Are solar-powered cars the shape of things to come?
太阳能动力汽车是未来发展的方向吗？ - This new system could be the shape of things to come.
这个新系统很有可能代表了未来的发展趋势。
- Are solar-powered cars the shape of things to come?
take shape
- to develop and become more complete or organized
成形；有了模样 - The garden is beginning to take shape.
花园已初具规模。 - A new song began to take shape in her mind.
一首新歌开始在她脑子里成形了。
- The garden is beginning to take shape.
throw shapes
- (British English) to dance
跳舞 - She spent the whole evening throwing shapes on the dance floor.
她整晚都在舞池里跳舞。
- She spent the whole evening throwing shapes on the dance floor.
- (Irish English) to behave in a way that makes you seem to threaten somebody, especially by standing as though you are ready to fight, without actually becoming violent
作势要打架；摆出气势汹汹的样子 - I was worried he might get violent but he was just throwing shapes.
我担心他会动手，但他只是虚张声势。 - (figurative) The two main investors threw some shapes during the debate.
两名主要投资人在辩论时剑拔弩张，火药味十足。
- I was worried he might get violent but he was just throwing shapes.