shape

n.形状；模型；状态；身材

vt.塑造；使符合；体现

vi.使成形；形成

noun

1. 形状；外形；样子；呈…形状的事物
   the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form
   1. a rectangular shape
      长方形
   2. The pool was in the shape of a heart.
      游泳池呈心形。
   3. The island was originally circular in shape .
      这个岛原先为圆形。
   4. Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape.
      正方形、圆形和三角形是三种形状。
   5. Candles come in all shapes and sizes .
      有各种形状和大小的蜡烛供应。
   6. 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。
   7. This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape.
      这件旧T恤衫已经穿得完全走样了。
   8. 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金。
2. 模糊的影子
   a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
   1. Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
      有几个鬼一样的影子在黑暗中游荡。
3. 状况；情况
   the physical condition of sb/sth
   1. What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
      这车出过事故以后状况如何？
   2. 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。
   3. I like to keep in shape (= keep fit) .
      我喜欢保持健康。
4. 性质；特点
   the particular qualities or characteristics of sth
   1. Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
      新技术会改变广播的方式吗？

verb

1. 使成为…形状（或样子）；塑造
   to make sth into a particular shape
   1. Shape the dough into a ball.
      把和好的面揉成一团。
   2. This tool is used for shaping wood.
      这个工具是用来加工木料的。
2. 决定…的形成；影响…的发展
   to have an important influence on the way that sb/sth develops
   1. His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war.
      他的思想深受战时经历的影响。
   2. She had a leading role in shaping party policy.
      该党奉行何种政策，她起着主导作用。
3. 准备（做某动作）；摆好姿势
   to prepare to do sth, especially hit or kick sth
   1. She was shaping to hit her second shot.
      她正准备再一次击球。

n. 形状；模型；身材；具体化 vt. 形成；塑造，使成形；使符合 vi. 形成；成形；成长 n. (Shape)人名；(瑞典)沙佩

名词复数形式:shapes 过去分词:shaped 现在分词:shaping 过去式:shaped 第三人称单数:shapes

shape 形状，外形，塑造，使成形

来自古英语 scapan,塑造，成形，来自 Proto-Germanic*skapjanan,塑造，成形，来自 PIE*skep, 切，削，词源同 ship,-scape.引申诸相关词义。

1. Diet and exercise will alter your shape
   节食和锻炼会改变你的体形。
2. Each mirror is made to order and can be designed to almost any shape or size.
   每面镜子都是定制的，几乎可以设计成任何形状和尺寸。
3. The glass bottle is the shape of a woman's torso.
   玻璃杯呈女子身体的形状。
4. The buds are conical or pyramidal in shape
   花蕾呈圆锥形或金字塔形。
5. These bras should be handwashed to help them keep their shape
   这些胸罩要手洗以保持不变形。
6. Walking is extremely beneficial to your body shape.
   散步对于塑形非常有好处。
7. The great grey shape of a tank rolled out of the village
   一个坦克的巨大灰影从村子里开了出来。
8. Lying in bed we often see dark shapes of herons silhouetted against the moon.
   躺在床上，我们常看到月光映衬下鹭的黑色身影。
9. He suggested that the shapes represented a map of Britain and Ireland.
   他暗示这些图形象征了英国和爱尔兰的地图。
10. The last two weeks have seen a lot of talk about the future shape of Europe
    在过去的两周里有很多关于欧洲未来格局的讨论。
11. Ultimately, we can change the shape of people's lives.
    最终，我们可以改变人们的生活状况。
12. Christian Democratic leaders are meeting to discuss their role in shaping the future of Europe
    基督教民主党的领袖们正在会晤讨论他们在影响欧洲未来格局的过程中将要扮演的角色。
13. Cut the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf.
    将生面团一切为二，再分别揉成长条形。
14. British Rail says its new Liverpool Street station is the shape of things to come.
    英国铁路公司声称最新的利物浦街道车站是未来的发展方向。
15. I don't condone violence in any shape or form
    我不能容忍任何形式的暴力。
16. There is absolutely no reason for consumers to be panicking in any way, shape or form.
    顾客们绝对没有理由产生任何形式的恐慌。
17. He was still in better shape than many young men
    他仍然比很多年轻人都要健康。
18. The trees were in bad shape from dry rot.
    树木得了干腐病，状况堪忧。
19. The Prime Minister found a surprise ally today in the shape of Jacques Delors, the Commission President
    首相今天发现了一个令他意外的盟友，即欧洲委员会主席雅克·德洛尔。
20. What industry needed now was a little hope in the shape of an interest-rate cut.
    工业目前只希望可以削减利率。
21. You'll have four months in which to lick the recruits into shape
    你将有4个月的时间把这些新兵训练出来。
22. Few people doubt his ability to whip the economy into shape.
    几乎无人怀疑他整顿经济的能力。
23. Once most wires are bent out of shape, they don't return to the original position.
    大多数金属丝一旦弯曲变形就无法恢复原状。
24. Colleges and universities come in all shapes and sizes.
    学院和大学林林总总，一应俱全。
25. In 1912 women's events were added, and the modern Olympic programme began to take shape.
    1912年增加了女子比赛项目，现代奥林匹克运动会开始初具雏形。
26. I did have a few worries about how Hugh and I would shape up as parents
    我对休和我将如何为人父母确实有些忧虑。
27. This skirt is in poor shape.
    这条裙子真不像样。
28. The front wheel of the bicycle was out of shape.
    自行车的前轮变形了。
29. All circles have the same shape.
    所有圆的形状都是相同的。
30. The shoes were worn out of shape.
    把鞋穿走形了。