- [countable]
a type or variety of something 类型；种类 all the millions of different life forms on the planet today 当今地球上所有的几百万生命种类 - form of something
forms of transport/government/entertainment 交通/政府/娱乐形式 one of the most common forms of cancer 最常见的一种癌症 Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. 游泳是最好的锻炼方式之一。 Along with talking and singing, drawing must be the oldest form of communication. 除了说话和唱歌，绘画一定是最古老的交流方式。
Extra ExamplesThere are various forms of transport available. 有各种各样的交通工具可供选择。 We need to look for an alternative form of energy. 我们需要寻找一种替代型能源。 In its purest form, the substance is highly explosive. 以最纯的形式存在时，这种物质是高度易爆的。 Strikes are the most common form of industrial protest. 罢工是产业工人最常见的抗议方式。 a virulent form of flu 一种致命的流感 an early form of bicycle 早期的自行车 an extreme form of socialism 社会主义的一种极端形式 various forms of surveillance 各种形式的监视 one of the most primitive forms of life on earth 地球上最原始的生命形式之一 Theirs is an extreme form of religious fundamentalism. 他们的是极端形式的宗教原教旨主义。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- different
- various
- …
- take
- give
- in… form
- in the form of
- form of
- …
- in any shape or form
- in some form or other
- [countable]
a way of writing or saying a word that shows, for example, if it is plural or in a particular tense 词形；形式 the infinitive form of the verb 动词不定式
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- different
- various
- …
- take
- give
- in… form
- in the form of
- form of
- …
- in any shape or form
- in some form or other
- [countable, uncountable]
the particular way something is, seems, looks or is presented 形式；外表；样子 The disease can take several different forms. 这种疾病可能有几种不同的形式。 The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. 培训课程采取一系列研讨会的形式。 We need to come to some form of agreement. 我们需要达成某种形式的协议。 - in the form of somebody/something
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. 欢迎以金钱形式予以资助。 Help arrived in the form of two police officers. 来支援的是两名警察。 - in… form
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. 多数政治问题牵涉到这样或那样的道义性。 We prefer applications in electronic form. 我们更喜欢电子形式的应用程序。 Many collections of his cartoons appeared in book form. 他的许多漫画集以书籍的形式出现。 Success can come in many forms. 成功可以有多种形式。 I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. 我反对任何形式的审查。
Extra ExamplesThe document was edited before being circulated in its final form. 文件在以定稿形式分发之前经过了编辑。 The results of the survey are shown below in tabular form. 调查结果以表格形式显示如下。 These costs were passed on to the tenants in the form of higher rents. 这些费用以更高租金的形式转嫁于租户了。 The company will not tolerate discrimination in any shape or form. 公司不容许有任何形式的歧视。 The data is stored in digital form. 数据以数字形式存贮。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- different
- various
- …
- take
- give
- in… form
- in the form of
- form of
- …
- in any shape or form
- in some form or other
- [countable]
an official document containing questions and spaces for answers 表格 an application/entry/order form 申请表；报名表；订货单 - (especially British English)
to fill in a form 填表 - (especially North American English)
to fill out a form 填表 I filled in/out a form on their website. 我在他们的网站上填了一张表。 to complete a form 填表 We asked them to read and sign consent forms. 我们要求他们阅读并签署同意书。 - (British English)
a booking form 预订单 - (North American English)
a reservation form 预订单
Extra ExamplesPlease complete the application form and return it to us. 请填写申请表后寄还给我们。 Please fill out the online form on our website. 请上网填写我们网站上的表格。 Do you have your booking form? 你有预订表格吗？ I had to fill in several order forms. 我必须填写几份订单。 The form asks for details of all previous addresses. 表格要求所有以前地址的详细信息。 There were a lot of official forms to fill out. 有很多正式的表格要填。 This is a standard form sent to all applicants. 这是发给所有申请者的标准表格。 It was a long and complicated form. 这是一个漫长而复杂的形式。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- application
- booking
- consent
- …
- complete
- fill in
- fill out
- …
- [countable]
the shape of somebody/something; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen 形状；体形 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。 Two weeks later the moth will emerge in its adult form. 两周后飞蛾就会变成成虫形态。 They made out a shadowy form in front of them. 他们认出了前面的模糊人影。
Extra ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesb2a god who could take on human form 能现出人形的神 a mythical creature that could change its form 会易形的神话中的生物 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。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- human
- adult
- sleeping
- …
- alter
- change
- assume
- …
- in a/the form
- [uncountable]
the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing （尤指艺术作品或文章的）结构，形式 Shape and form are of greater importance to me than colour. 对我来说，形状和形式比颜色更重要。 In a novel, form and content are equally important. 小说的形式和内容同样重要。
Synonyms structurestructure- framework
- form
- composition
- construction
- fabric
- structure the way in which the parts of something are connected together or arranged; a particular arrangement of parts:
the structure of the building/human body 建筑物／人体结构 the social structure of society 社会的社会结构 the grammatical structures of a language 一种语言的语法结构 a salary structure 工资结构
- framework a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that forms the basis of a system or society:
The report provides a framework for further research. 报告提供了进一步研究的原则。
- form [U] the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing:
As a photographer, shape and form were more important to him than colour. 作为摄影师，形状和结构对他来说比颜色更重要。
- composition [U] (rather formal) the different parts or people that combine to form something; the way in which they combine:
recent changes in the composition of the workforce 劳动力组合最近的变化
- construction [U] the way that something has been built or made:
ships of steel construction 钢结构船
- fabric (rather formal
) the basic structure of a society or an organization that enables it to function successfully: 指社会、机构等的基本结构： This is a trend which threatens the very fabric of society. 这趋势威胁社会的基本结构。
- the basic structure/framework/form/composition/construction/fabric of something
- a simple/complex structure/framework/form
- the economic/political/social structure/framework/composition/fabric of something
- the chemical/genetic structure/composition of something
Extra ExamplesHenry James is considered to be a master of literary form. 亨利·詹姆斯被认为是文学形式的大师。 The form of the poem is of great significance. 这首诗的结构很有意味。 What is the relationship between form and meaning in the painting? 绘画中形式与意义的关系是什么？
- [uncountable] (British English)
how fit and healthy somebody is; the state of being fit and healthy 体能；良好的健康状态 - in… form
After six months' training the whole team is in superb form. 经过半年的训练，全队状态极佳。 - in form
I really need to get back in form. 我实在需要恢复状态。 - out of form
The horse was clearly out of form. 这匹马显然状态不佳。
Extra ExamplesTopics Health and Fitnessc1Barcelona are the team in form. 巴塞罗纳队状态良好。 She was in fine form for the tournament. 她以良好的状态参加了锦标赛。 The team entered the tournament in top form. 该队以最好的状态参加了锦标赛。 The team was out of form and did not play as well as expected. 球队状态不好，没有打出预期水平。
- in… form
- [uncountable]
how well somebody/something is performing; the fact that somebody/something is performing well 表现状态；良好表现 Midfielder Elliott has shown disappointing form recently. 中场队员埃利奥特近来表现令人失望。 She signalled her return to form with a convincing victory. 她令人信服的胜利显示她已恢复状态。 - on form (British English)
He's right on form (= performing well) as a crazy science teacher in his latest movie. 他在最近的一部电影中扮演疯狂的理科教师，表现出色。 - on… form
The whole team was on good form and deserved the win. 全队表现良好，获胜是理所当然的。 On current/present form the party is heading for another election victory. 就该党目前情况来看，下届选举又会胜利。 - in… form
She was in great form (= happy and cheerful and full of energy) at the wedding party. 在婚宴上她欢欣雀跃。
Extra ExamplesHe'll be a difficult opponent to beat; he's really on form today. 他将是一个很难击败的对手，他今天状态极佳。 Yesterday's game saw him back on form. 在昨天的比赛中他又恢复到以前的良好状态。 Her recent illness possibly explains why she was off form in this race. 她最近生病可能是比赛中状态不佳的原因。 On his present form it seems likely that he will win the match. 依他现在的良好状态，他很可能赢得这场比赛。 She urgently needs to find her form. 她迫切需要找到状态。 The team is hoping that it can maintain its current form. 球队希望能保持现在的状态。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- fine
- good
- great
- …
- maintain
- find
- regain
- …
- in form
- off form
- on form
- …
- a return to form
- [uncountable, countable] (especially British English)
the usual way of doing something 惯常做法；常规；习俗 What's the form when you apply for a research grant? 申请科研补助金按常规应该怎么办？ conventional social forms 常规社会习俗 True to form (= as he usually does) he arrived an hour late. 他和往常一样迟到了一小时。 Partners of employees are invited as a matter of form (= because that is the usual way things are done). 按惯例，雇员的配偶受到了邀请。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- different
- various
- …
- take
- give
- in… form
- in the form of
- form of
- …
- in any shape or form
- in some form or other
- [uncountable] good/bad form (old-fashioned, British English)
the way of doing things that is socially acceptable/not socially acceptable 礼貌；礼节 When I was a boy it was always considered bad form to talk about food or money. 当我还是个孩子的时候，谈论食物和金钱总是被认为是不礼貌的。 Good form dictated that she should dress more casually in the country. 良好的体形决定了她在乡下应该穿得更随意。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- common
- different
- various
- …
- take
- give
- in… form
- in the form of
- form of
- …
- in any shape or form
- in some form or other
- (British English, old-fashioned)
a class in a school 年级 - -former
(in compounds 构成复合词 a student in the form mentioned at school …年级学生 a third-former 三年级学生
type类型
of word单词
way something is/looks形式
document文件
shape形状
arrangement of parts结构
being fit/healthy健壮；健康
performance表现
way of doing things做事方式
in school学校
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French forme (noun), fo(u)rmer (verb, from Latin formare ‘to form’), both based on Latin forma ‘a mould or form’.
Idioms
in any (way,) shape or form
take form