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🔑 shapeBrE /ʃeɪp/NAmE /ʃeɪp/ noun🔑 [C, U] the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form 形状；外形；样子；呈…形状的事物◆a rectangular shape 长方形◆The pool was in the shape of a heart. 游泳池呈心形。◆The island was originally circular in shape. 这个岛原先为圆形。◆Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. 正方形、圆形和三角形是不同类型的形状。◆Candles come in all shapes and sizes. 有各种形状和大小的蜡烛。◆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。◆This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. 这件旧 T 恤衫已经穿得完全走样了。◆(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。🔑 [C] a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly 模糊的影子 SYN figure ◆Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. 有几个鬼一样的影子在黑暗中游荡。🔑 [U] the physical condition of sb/sth 状况；情况◆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 a man of his age. 作为那把年纪的人来说，他身体不错。◆I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). 我喜欢健身。 [U] the particular qualities or characteristics of sth 性质；特点◆Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting? 新技术会改变广播的方式吗？ ●get (yourself) into ˈshapeto take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit 强身健体●get/knock/lick sb into ˈshapeto train sb so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well 把某人培养成材（或训练出来）●get/knock/lick sth into ˈshapeto make sth 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。●give ˈshape to sth(formal) to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc. 表达，阐释（观点、计划等）●in ˈany (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。●out of ˈshapenot 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。(of a person 人) not in good physical condition 身体不好；不健康●the ˌshape of ˌthings to ˈcomethe way things are likely to develop in the future 未来的状况●take ˈshapeto develop and become more complete or organized 成形；有了模样●throw shapes(BrE) 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。(IrishE) to behave in a way that makes you seem threatening, 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◆(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.我担心他会动手，但他只是虚张声势。●get bent out of ˈshape (about/over sth)(NAmE, 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！ 🔑 shapeBrE /ʃeɪp/NAmE /ʃeɪp/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they shape BrE /ʃeɪp/ NAmE /ʃeɪp/present simple - he / she / it shapes BrE /ʃeɪps/ NAmE /ʃeɪps/past simple shaped BrE /ʃeɪpt/ NAmE /ʃeɪpt/past participle shaped BrE /ʃeɪpt/ NAmE /ʃeɪpt/ -ing form shaping BrE /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/🔑 [T] to make sth into a particular shape 使成为…形状（或样子）；塑造◆~ A into BShape the dough into a ball. 把和好的面揉成一团。◆~ sthThis tool is used for shaping wood. 这个工具是用来加工木料的。🔑 [T] ~ sb/sthto have an important influence on the way that sb/sth develops 决定…的形成；影响…的发展◆His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. 他的思想深受战时经历的影响。◆She had a leading role in shaping party policy. 该党奉行何种政策，她起着主导作用。 [I] ~ to do sthto prepare to do sth, especially hit or kick sth 准备（做某动作）；摆好姿势◆She was shaping to hit her second shot. 她正准备再一次击球。●ˈshape up or ship ˈout(NAmE, informal) used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc. 不好好干就卷铺盖走人◆He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out. 乐队警告他要么好好干，要么走人，这使他终于正视自己的吸毒问题。 ●ˌshape ˈupto develop in a particular way, especially in a good way 进展（顺利）◆Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful). 我们的计划进行得很好。(informal) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc. 改善（行为、工作等）◆If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job. 他要是不改好，很快就会丢饭碗的。 |