shape

• 名词，指物体的外部形状、轮廓或构形，也可指人或事物的形态、样子。

A noun referring to the external form, outline, or configuration of an object or figure.

1. External form or outlineA1formal

   The form or outline of an object, as opposed to its color, texture, or material.

   形状

   • The table has a rectangular shape.
   • She drew a circle, the simplest shape.
   • The clouds took the shape of a dragon.

   同义词configurationcontourfigureformoutlineprofilesilhouette

2. A2informal

   The state of being in good physical condition or health.

   身体状况

   • He is in great shape after months of training.
   • She needs to get back into shape for the marathon.
   • Regular exercise helps keep your body in shape.

   同义词conditionfettlefitnessformhealthtrim

3. B2formal

   The distinctive character or nature of something.

   性质

   • The shape of the argument changed after new evidence emerged.
   • The project took on a different shape after the team meeting.
   • The shape of the economy is influenced by global trends.

   同义词aspectcharacterconditionformguisenaturestate

• 动词，表示赋予某物特定形状或结构，或影响、决定某事物的发展。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a particular form or structure to something, or of influencing and determining the development of something.

1. Form or moldA2formal

   To give a particular form or shape to something.

   塑造

   • The artist shaped the clay into a beautiful vase.
   • She shaped the dough into small balls for the cookies.
   • He shaped the metal into a perfect circle.

   同义词carvecreatefashionformmakemodelmoldsculpt

   反义词deformdestroyruin

2. Influence or determineB2formal

   To have a strong influence on the development or character of something.

   塑造

   • Her early experiences shaped her worldview.
   • The new policy will shape the future of the company.
   • Education plays a key role in shaping young minds.

   同义词affectconditiondefinedeterminedirectfashionformguideinfluencemold

   反义词destroyruinundermine

短语动词变体shape up