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BNC: 1200 COCA: 1267
  1. [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矩形/球形/圆柱形
    • geometric shapes几何形状
    • fantastic creatures that can change shape and be either visible or invisible神奇的生物可以改变形状,或者是可见的,或者是不可见的
    • 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.他们有完全不同的体形。
    • 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. 玻璃被吹制或塑造成许多形状。
    • 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 Examples
    • 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。
    • 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。
    Topics Colours and Shapesa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • overall
    verb + shape
    • cut out
    • draw
    • make
    shape + verb
    • appear
    • emerge
    • loom
    preposition
    • shape for
    • in the shape of
    phrases
    • all shapes and sizes
    • circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape
    See full entry
  2. [countable] a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly模糊的影子 synonym figure
    • 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中隐约出现在我面前。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • overall
    verb + shape
    • cut out
    • draw
    • make
    shape + verb
    • appear
    • emerge
    • loom
    preposition
    • shape for
    • in the shape of
    phrases
    • all shapes and sizes
    • circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape
    See full entry
  3. [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 a man of his age.作为那把年纪的人来说,他身体不错。
    • The ship was in bad shape as a result of damage sustained in the collision.由于在碰撞中受损,船的状况很糟糕。
    • He’s not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working.他身体状况不好,不能工作。
    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。
    • He's 64, but he's in better physical shape than I am.他 64 岁了,但身体状况比我还好。
    • 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
    preposition
    • shape for
    phrases
    • get somebody/​something into shape
    • knock somebody/​something into shape
    • lick somebody/​something into shape
    See full entry
  4. [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
    verb + shape
    • alter
    • change
    • determine
    phrases
    • the shape of things to come
    • in any shape or form
    See full entry
  5. Word OriginOld English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin.
Idioms
get bent out of shape (about/over something)
  1. (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!
get (yourself) into shape
  1. 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.我正努力在夏天到来之前保持身材。
    • I need to get back into shape after the Christmas holiday.过了圣诞假期我得锻炼身体了。
    Topics Health and Fitnessc2
get/knock/lick somebody into shape
  1. 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.他只用了两个星期就把新兵训练好了。
    • Leave the boy with me—I'll soon knock him into shape!把这男孩交给我,我会很快把他调教好的!
get/knock/lick something into shape
  1. 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.公司不需要很长时间就能恢复正常。
    Topics Successc2
give shape to something
  1. (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来表达她头脑中的困惑。
in any (way,) shape or form
  1. (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.我不容忍任何形式的欺凌。
(get/keep/stay) in shape
  1. (of a person) (to get/stay) in good physical condition身体状况良好
    • You don't have to spend a fortune on gym membership to get in shape.你不必花一大笔钱去健身。
    • I like to stay in shape.我喜欢保持身材。
out of shape
  1. 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。
  2. (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差!
the shape of things to come
  1. 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。
take shape
  1. to develop and become more complete or organized成形;有了模样
    • The garden is beginning to take shape.花园开始成形了。
    • A new song began to take shape in her mind.一首新歌开始在她脑子里成形了。
throw shapes
  1. (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。
  2. (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。

shape

verb
/ʃeɪp/
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they shape
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he / she / it shapes
/ʃeɪps/
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past simple shaped
/ʃeɪpt/
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past participle shaped
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-ing form shaping
/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
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Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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  1. [transitive] to make something into a particular shape使成为…形状(或样子);塑造
    • shape A into B Shape the dough into a ball.把和好的面揉成一团。
    • The man was busy shaping mud into bricks.那个人正忙着把泥做成砖。
    • shape something This tool is used for shaping wood.这个工具是用来加工木料的。
    • They use traditional methods to shape the stone.他们使用传统方法来塑造石头。
    • tools for cutting and shaping metal切割和塑造金属的工具
    Topics Physics and chemistryb2
  2. [transitive] shape somebody/something to have an important influence on the way that somebody/something develops决定…的形成;影响…的发展
    • You are helping to shape the future of this country.你在帮助塑造这个国家的未来。
    • She had a leading role in shaping party policy.该党奉行何种政策,她起着主导作用。
    • the historical circumstances that shaped their lives.影响他们生活的历史环境。
    • His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war.他的思想深受战时经历的影响。
    Extra Examples
    • He was responsible for shaping my career.我事业的发展有他的功劳。
    • Memory can be profoundly shaped by subsequent experience.记忆会受到后来经历的深刻影响。
    • Money played a major role in shaping his decision.他作这个决定,钱起了重要作用。
    • The fictional Capone has continued to shape America's vision of the 1920s.出现在虚构作品中的卡彭仍然影响着美国人对 20 世纪 20 年代的看法。
    • The media had great influence in shaping public opinion.媒体对公众意见的影响力很大。
    • Work was an important factor in shaping their children's attitudes.工作在培养他们孩子的态度过程中是一个非常重要的因素。
    • Religion had long been losing its power to shape and control behaviour.长期以来宗教已经失去了对人们行为的影响和控制力。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • decisively
    • fundamentally
    • powerfully
    verb + shape
    • help (to)
    • continue to
    preposition
    • in
    • into
    phrases
    • be a factor in shaping something
    • be a force in shaping something
    • be important in shaping something
    See full entry
  3. [intransitive] shape to do something to prepare to do something, especially hit or kick something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。
  4. Word OriginOld English gesceap ‘external form’, also ‘creation’, sceppan ‘create’, of Germanic origin.
Idioms
shape up or ship out
  1. (informal) used to tell somebody 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。
BNC: 1200 COCA: 1267
shape

noun¹

1physical outline外部輪廓ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHAPE | SHAPE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbasic, simple基本的/簡單的形狀The children cut the paper into various simple shapes.孩子們把紙剪成各種各樣簡單的形狀。overall總體形狀characteristic, distinctive, familiar, unique典型的/獨特的/熟悉的/與眾不同的形狀I recognized the distinctive shape of a 747.我認出了波音 747 那獨特的機型。natural, normal自然的/正常的形狀interesting, strange, unusual, weird有趣的/奇怪的/不尋常的/怪異的形狀awkward別扭的形狀The desk was an awkward shape and wouldn't fit through the door.這張桌子形狀真別扭,過不了這個門。original原來的形狀geometric, geometrical幾何形狀regular, symmetrical規則的/對稱的形狀complex複雜的形狀asymmetrical, irregular不對稱的/不規則的形狀abstract抽象的形狀odd, random奇怪的/隨意的形狀tiles of random shape形狀不規則的瓦solid, three-dimensional立體/三維外觀aerodynamic流線型外觀organic有機形態She drew inspiration from organic shapes in the surrounding landscape.她從周圍景觀中的自然形態獲取靈感。desired心儀的形狀Draw the desired shape onto white paper.把想畫的形狀畫在白紙上。angular, circular, cone, conical, crescent, curved, cylindrical, diamond, dome, elliptical, elongated, hexagonal, oblong, oval, pyramid, rectangular, round, spherical, square, triangular, wedge有稜角的形狀;圓形;錐形;月牙形;弧形;圓柱形;菱形;圓頂形;橢圓形;細長的形狀;六角形;長方形;卵形;金字塔形;矩形;圓形;球形;正方形;三角形;楔形rounded, smooth帶弧形邊的形狀;平滑的形狀egg, heart, hourglass, pear, star, etc.卵形、心形、沙漏形、梨形、星形等The bruise was a sort of mushroom shape.瘀傷呈蘑菇狀。L, V, etc. * L 形、V 形等The road forms an L shape.這條路呈 L 形。blurred, ghostly, indistinct, shadowy, vague模糊的/朦朧的/不清楚的/影影綽綽的/不清晰的形狀huge, large, massive龐大的形體black, dark, grey/gray黑乎乎的外形;灰暗的外形human人形body體型You can't change your natural body shape.天生的體型是無法改變的。face, facial臉型Opt for a hairstyle to suit your face shape.選一種適合你臉型的髮式吧。VERB + SHAPEcut out, draw, make, trace剪出/畫出/構成/描繪形狀Fold the paper to make the shape of a cone.把紙摺成圓錐形。First draw the rough shape of your chosen animal.首先畫出你所選動物的大體輪廓。carve sth in, carve sth into, cut sth into, make sth in, produce sth in把⋯刻成⋯形;把⋯切成⋯形;把⋯做成⋯形a log carved into the shape of a fish被雕成魚狀的原木a cheese similar to Brie but produced in a different shape類似法國布里乾酪但形狀不同的奶酪come in, have具有⋯形狀;呈⋯形狀Tables come in various shapes.桌子有各種各樣的形狀。assume, form, make, take on呈現/形成/成為/顯露出形狀Ordinary things assumed different shapes in the mist.霧中平常的東西會呈現出不同的形狀。hold, keep, maintain, retain保持形狀These garments will retain their shape even with repeated washing.這些衣服多次洗滌仍不會變形。regain恢復原狀change變形lose走樣distort扭曲形狀The lens distorts shapes.鏡頭會使影像變形。distinguish, make out, see區分形狀;辨認出形狀I could just make out the shapes of animals in the field.我僅能分辨出田野裏動物的輪廓。SHAPE + VERBappear, emerge, loom形狀出現;輪廓顯露Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.霧中顯現出影影綽綽的輪廓。PREPOSITIONshape for⋯的形狀the optimum shape for a plane飛機的最佳外形in the shape of⋯形狀的a doormat in the shape of a cat貓形擦鞋墊PHRASESall shapes and sizes各種式樣和尺寸T-shirts come in all shapes and sizes.T 恤衫式樣各異,大小不同。People of all shapes and sizes work for our company.形形色色的人在我們公司任職。circular, hexagonal, oblong, rectangular, etc. in shape形狀為圓形、六角形、長方形、矩形等The island is roughly circular in shape.該島大致呈圓形。
shape

noun²

2structure/nature of sth結構;性質ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHAPE | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgeneral, overall一般/總體形態changing變化的形態final最終的形態future將來的形式VERB + SHAPEalter, change, determine, influence改變/變換/確定/影響形態He did much to determine the shape of Asia's political map.他為亞洲政治版圖的確定做了許多工作。take成形A wonderful idea began to take shape in her brain.一個絕妙的想法開始在她大腦中形成。give使成形the words we use to give a shape to our feelings我們用來表達感情的話語PHRASESthe shape of things to come未來事物的發展輪廓This new system could be the shape of things to come.這個新系統很有可能代表了未來的發展趨勢。in any shape or form (especially BrE) 以任何形式I can't stand insects in any shape or form.無論什麼樣的昆蟲我都很害怕。
shape

noun³

3good or bad condition良好或惡劣的情況ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdecent, excellent, fine, good, great尚好的狀態;極好的狀態;良好的狀況;極佳的狀況perfect, tip-top, top (especially NAmE) 完美的/一流的/絕好的狀態bad, poor, rough, terrible惡劣的/糟糕的/差勁的/拙劣的狀態After the night before, he was in rough shape.經歷了前一天晚上的事情,他的狀態差極了。physical身體狀況He's 64, but he's in better physical shape than I am.他 64 歲了,但身體狀況比我還好。financial財務狀況The company is in good financial shape.該公司的財務狀況良好。PREPOSITIONshape for適於⋯的狀況to be in good shape for combat適於對抗的良好狀態PHRASESget sb/sth into shape, knock sb/sth into shape, lick sb/sth into shape, whip sb/sth into shape (especially NAmE) 把⋯訓練好;把⋯培養成才;使⋯達到標準Get your body into shape for the summer!為了夏天的到來,把身體鍛煉好吧!Leave the boy with me-I'll soon knock him into shape!把這男孩交給我,我會很快把他調教好的!be in good, excellent, etc. shape健康狀況良好/極佳等You are in pretty good shape for your age.就你這個年齡來說,你的身體狀況算是很好的。get in shape, get into shape強身健體I need to get back into shape after the Christmas holiday.過了聖誕假期我得鍛煉身體了。keep in shape, stay in shape保持身體健康She likes to stay in shape.她喜歡保持健康的狀態。be out of shape身體狀況不佳
shape

verb

ADVERB | VERB + SHAPE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBdecisively, fundamentally, powerfully, profoundly決定性地/根本性地/強有力地/深刻地影響Memory can be profoundly shaped by subsequent experience.記憶會受到後來經歷的深刻影響。largely很大程度上影響partly部份影響actively, deliberately積極影響;有意塑造actively shaping the history of their country積極地影響他們國家的歷史VERB + SHAPEhelp (to)有助於形成continue to繼續影響The fictional Capone has continued to shape America's vision of the 1920s.出現在虛構作品中的卡彭仍然影響着美國人對 20 世紀 20 年代的看法。PREPOSITIONin擺成⋯姿勢a crudely carved python shaped in a spiral雕工粗糙的盤繞着的蟒蛇into使成為⋯形狀The dough is shaped into balls and fried.麪團揉成球後油炸。PHRASESbe a factor in shaping sth, be a force in shaping sth是形成⋯的因素/力量Work was an important factor in shaping their children's attitudes.工作在培養他們孩子的態度過程中是一個非常重要的因素。be important in shaping sth, be influential in shaping sth, have influence in shaping sth對⋯的形成很重要;對⋯的形成有影響力The media had great influence in shaping public opinion.媒體對公眾意見的影響力很大。have a hand in shaping sth, have a part in shaping sth, have a role in shaping sth, play a role in shaping sth對⋯的形成有影響;對⋯形成起作用Economists had a direct hand in shaping government policy.經濟學家直接影響政府政策的制訂。Money played a major role in shaping his decision.他作這個決定,錢起了重要作用。the role that faith has played in shaping American society信仰在塑造美國社會中所起的作用be responsible for shaping sth對⋯的形成負有責任He was responsible for shaping my career.我事業的發展有他的功勞。
BNC: 1200 COCA: 1267
shape noun
shape (a triangular shape) form1 (change the shape of broadcasting) health (stay in shape) state (The economy is still in pretty good shape.)
shape verb
shape (shape the dough) determine (shape policy)
shape

noun

shape ♦︎ figure ♦︎ form ♦︎ shadow ♦︎ outline ♦︎ profile ♦︎ silhouette ♦︎ line ♦︎ contourThese are all words for the physical form or appearance of sb/sth, especially the shape of the outer edges of sb/sth. 这些词均表示人或物体的体形、外形、轮廓。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配in shape / form / outline / profile / silhouettea tall shape / figure / form / shadow / silhouettea slender shape / figure / forma black / dark shape / figure / shadow / outline / profile / silhouettea shadowy shape / figure / form / outlinea ghostly shape / figure / form / shadow(a) sleek shape / outline / profile / lines(a) sharp outline / lines / contoursto make out / see a shape / a figure / a form / an outline / a silhouetteto trace a shape / an outline / the line / the contours shape [countable, uncountable] the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form; a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly 形状;外形;呈某种形状的事物;模糊的影子The building has a rectangular shape.这座建筑呈长方形。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。Candles come in all shapes and sizes.蜡烛有各种形状和尺寸。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。 figure [countable] the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly (远处的人的)轮廓;(隐约可见的)人影There before him stood a tall figure in black.站在他面前的是一个穿黑衣的高个子。 see also figure body 1 form [countable] the shape of sb/sth; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen 形状;体形;(模糊的)外形,人影Her slender form and graceful movements entranced him.她那苗条的身段和优雅的动作使他着迷。The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years.3万多年以来,人的体形没有多大变化。They made out a shadowy form in front of them.他们隐约看见前面有个模糊人影。 see also form form noun 1 shadow [countable] a dark shape that sb/sth's form makes on a surface, for example on the ground, when they are between the light and the surface 阴影;影子The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows.孩子们追逐着彼此的影子,玩得很开心。The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water.船帆在水面上投下一片影子。The shadows lengthened as the sun went down.随着太阳西下,影子越拉越长。 see also shadow darkness outline ˈaʊtlaɪn [countable] the line that goes around the edge of sth, showing its main shape but not the details 轮廓(线)At last we could see the dim outline of an island.我们终于能看到一座小岛朦胧的轮廓了。 see also outline summary profile ˈprəʊfaɪl; NAmE ˈproʊfaɪl [countable] the outline of a person's face when you look from the side, not the front 面部的侧影;侧面轮廓He turned his head so his strong profile was facing the camera.他转过头去,于是他那轮廓清晰的侧影就正对着镜头了。The portrait shows her in profile.这幅画像展现了她的侧面轮廓。 silhouette ˌsɪluˈet [countable, uncountable] the dark outline or shape of a person or object that you see against a light background; the shape of a person's body or an object (浅色背景衬托出的)暗色轮廓;(人的)体形;(物体的)形状The trees were black silhouettes against the pale sky.灰色天空映衬出树木的黑色轮廓。The mountains stood out in silhouette.群山的轮廓衬托了出来。The dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette.这件连衣裙的裁剪可以令你显得身段优美。 line [countable] the edge, outline or shape of sth, especially sth that has been designed or created (尤指设计或创造出的物体的)边线,轮廓线,形体,形状With its sleek lines and powerful engine, the XK8 is the definition of a luxury sports car.XK8跑车线条流畅、动力强劲,堪称豪华跑车之典范。He traced the line of her jaw with his finger.他用手指抚摸她下巴的外缘。 contour ˈkɒntʊə(r); NAmE ˈkɑːntʊr [countable] (written) the outer edges of sth; the outline of its shape or form 外形;轮廓The road follows the natural contours of the coastline.这条路沿着海岸线的自然轮廓延伸。 shape

verb

shape ♦︎ form ♦︎ carve ♦︎ fashion ♦︎ mould ♦︎ sculpt ♦︎ castThese words all mean to make sth into a particular shape or from a particular substance. 这些词均表示使成形、塑造。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to shape / form / carve / fashion / mould / sculpt sth into sthto shape / form / carve / fashion / mould / sculpt / cast sth from / out of sthto carve / fashion / mould / sculpt / cast sth in sthto shape / carve / fashion / sculpt woodto shape / fashion / mould / sculpt clayto carve / sculpt stone / marble shape [transitive] to make sth into a particular shape 使成为⋯形状(或样子);塑造Shape the dough into balls.把和好的面揉成团子。This tool is used for shaping wood.这种工具是用来雕刻木料的。 form [transitive, often passive] to produce a particular shape; to make sth into a particular shape 成形;使成形;组成Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'.把铁丝弯成V形。Games can help children learn to form letters.游戏可以帮助儿童学会组合字母。 see also form make 1 carve [transitive, intransitive] to make objects or patterns, etc. by cutting away material from wood or stone 雕刻The beads were carved from solid ivory.这串珠子是纯象牙雕成的。She carves in both stone and wood.她既做石雕也做木雕。 fashion [transitive] (rather formal, written) to make or shape sth, especially with your hands (尤指用手工)制作,使成形,塑造She fashioned a pot from the clay.她用黏土做成一个罐。She fashioned the clay into a pot.她用黏土做成一个罐。 mould (BrE) (NAmE mold) [transitive] to shape a soft substance into a particular form or object by pressing it or putting it into a shaped container (= a mould) (用手或模具)塑造,浇铸First, mould the clay into the desired shape.首先,将陶土做成需要的形状。The figure had been moulded in clay.这座人像是用黏土置入模具塑造而成的。 sculpt [transitive, usually passive] to make figures or objects by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc. 雕刻;雕塑a display of animals sculpted in ice冰雕动物展The figures were sculpted from single blocks of marble.这些雕像都是用整块大理石雕成的。 see also sculptor artist cast (cast, cast) [transitive] to shape hot liquid metal or a similar substance by pouring it into a shaped container (= a mould) and letting it cool 浇铸;铸造a statue cast in bronze青铜铸像
BNC: 1200 COCA: 1267
shape
General words for shape: shape, form, formation...
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