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
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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 / silhouette◆a tall shape / figure / form / shadow / silhouette◆a slender shape / figure / form◆a black / dark shape / figure / shadow / outline / profile / silhouette◆a shadowy shape / figure / form / outline◆a ghostly shape / figure / form / shadow◆(a) sleek shape / outline / profile / lines◆(a) sharp outline / lines / contours◆to make out / see a shape / a figure / a form / an outline / a silhouette◆to 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 ⇨ body1■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 ⇨ formnoun1■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; NAmEˈproʊfaɪl [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。■silhouetteˌsɪluˈet [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。■contourˈkɒntʊə(r); NAmEˈkɑːntʊr [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
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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 sth◆to shape / form / carve / fashion / mould / sculpt / cast sth from / out of sth◆to carve / fashion / mould / sculpt / cast sth in sth◆to shape / carve / fashion / sculpt wood◆to shape / fashion / mould / sculpt clay◆to 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 ⇨ make1■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] (ratherformal, 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) (NAmEmold) [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