the external form or appearance characteristic of someone or something; the outline of an area or figure
形状;外观;外形
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she liked the shape of his nose 她喜欢他鼻子的形状
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house plants come in all shapes and sizes 室内植物有各种形状和大小
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chest freezers are square or rectangular in shape .柜式冰箱的形状是正方形或长方形的。
a person or thing that is difficult to see and identify clearly
模糊的人影(或物影)
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he saw a shape through the mist .透过薄雾,他看见一个模糊的人影。
[usu. with adj. or noun modifier]a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something
伪装;假装
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a fiend in human shape .伪装成人的魔鬼。
a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form
特定形状的东西;模型
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stick paper shapes on for the puppet's eyes and nose .给木偶粘上纸剪的眼睛和鼻子。
[mass noun with adj.]the particular condition or state of someone or something
特定的条件(或状况)
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he was in no shape to drive 他状态不好,开不了车
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the building was in poor shape .这幢楼很破旧。
the distinctive nature or qualities of something
特色;特征
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debates about the future shape of British society .关于英国社会将来会是什么样子的争论。
definite or orderly arrangement
有序的排列;条理清楚
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check that your structure will give shape to your essay. 检查一下你的结构是否能使文章条理清楚。
give a particular shape or form to
使成形,塑造
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most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone 大部分洞穴是水流经石灰岩形成的
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shape the dough into two-inch balls .把面团揉成一个个两英寸的圆球。
make (something) fit the form of something else
使适合;使符合
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suits have been shaped to fit so snugly that no curve is undefined .套服做得非常合身,没有哪条曲线不清晰。
determine the nature of; have a great influence on
决定…性质;对…有巨大影响
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his childhood was shaped by a loving relationship with his elder brother .他与哥哥之间的挚爱情谊对他童年影响很大。
[no obj., with adverbial]develop in a particular way; progress
朝特定方向发展;进展
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the yacht was shaping well in trials .这艘游艇试航时表现很好。
form or produce (a sound or words)
形成,产生(声音,词)
[no obj.](of a sports player or athlete)take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action
(运动员)摆姿势,做动作
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I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline .我有足够的时间摆好姿势将球踢至近处边线。
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
欧洲盟军最高司令部。
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get into shape (或get someone into shape ) become (or make someone) physically fitter by exercise (通过锻炼)使身体健康if you're thinking of getting into shape, take it easy and build up slowly . 如果你想让身体健康,那就放松一点,慢慢锻炼 -
in any (way, )shape or form in any manner or under any circumstances (used for emphasis) 以任何形式;在各种情况之下(用于强调)96 per cent of the electorate voted against Europeanization in any shape or form . 96%的选民投票反对任何形式的欧洲一体化 -
in (good )shape in good physical condition 健康状况良好 -
in the shape of represented or embodied by 以… 形式表现(或体现)retribution arrived in the shape of my irate father . 父亲勃然大怒,这就是我受到的惩罚 -
by way of; in the nature of 通过…形式;具有…性质
there had been little or nothing in the shape of academic planning . 一直很少或者没有学术规划 -
lick (或knock 或whip )someone/thing into shape act forcefully to bring someone or something into a fitter, more efficient, or better organized state (用强力)把…训练好;把…整顿好;使像样the bank was eager to whip the company into shape for eventual sale . 这家银行急着要大力整顿好这家公司,以便最终出售 -
out of shape 1 (of an object) not having its usual or original shape, especially after being bent or knocked (尤指物体弯曲或撞击后)变形;变样check that the pipe end and compression nut are not bent out of shape . 检查确认管子末端和压缩螺帽并未弯曲变形 -
2 (of a person) in poor physical condition; unfit 身体不好;不舒服 -
the shape of things to come the way the future is likely to develop 未来发展趋势 -
[ORIGIN the title of a novel by H. G. Wells (1933).]
shape up or ship out informal, chiefly N. Amer. used as an ultimatum to someone to improve their performance or behaviour or face being made to leave 〈非正式,主北美〉 表现好一点,否则滚蛋 -
take shape assume a distinct form; develop into something definite or tangible 成形;形成the past few months have seen the state's health insurance legislation begin to take shape . 国家医疗保险立法在过去几个月中开始成形
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shape up develop or happen in a particular way (以特定方式)发展;发生it was shaping up to be another bleak year . 看样子又将是一个不景气的年份 -
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become physically fit 锻炼身体
I need to shape up. 我需要锻炼身体
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shape ... 塑造...
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in the shape of ... 以…形式/形状
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take shape 形成
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keep in shape 保持体形
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