shape up

• 英语短语动词，表示改善、发展或形成某种形态或方向；也可指人改进表现、整顿行为，或事情逐渐好转。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the process of improving, developing, or taking a particular form or direction.

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1. Improve behavior or performanceinformal

   To start behaving or performing better, often after a period of poor performance.

   改过自新

   • The coach told the team they need to shape up or they'll lose the championship.
   • He was warned to shape up at work or face consequences.
   • She really shaped up after getting feedback from her manager.

   同义词buckle downimprovereformstraighten up

   反义词deteriorateregressworsen

2. Develop or take forminformal

   To develop or progress in a particular way; to take on a specific form.

   发展成形

   • The project is shaping up to be a huge success.
   • The new policy is shaping up differently than expected.
   • Her career is shaping up nicely after the promotion.

   同义词come alongdevelopformpan outprogresstake shapework out

3. Get physically fitinformal

   To improve one's physical condition through exercise and diet.

   锻炼身体

   • I need to shape up before the summer vacation.
   • He started going to the gym to shape up.
   • She shaped up quickly after following a strict workout routine.

   同义词slim downtone uptrim downwork out

基本动词shape