【每日一词】Shape 19thSep.2018

Shape

1. 释义

①[N-COUNT 可数名词] form or outline of an object

- 常用短语：

<1>a cookie in the shape of a heart [=a cookie shaped like a heart]

<2>The cloud took the shape of a dog. [=the cloud looked like a dog]

<3>The cake was rectangular/circular in shape.

<4>The bike's rim was bent out of shape. [=it was bent so that it was not its usual round shape]

②[N-NONCOUNT 不可数名词] the condition of something or someone

③[N-NONCOUNT 不可数名词] a physically strong and healthy condition

④[N-NONCOUNT 不可数名词] the way something is done : the form of something

⑤[N-NONCOUNT 不可数名词] a definite form or arrangement of something

⑥[N-COUNT 可数名词] a person or thing that cannot be seen clearly

⑦[VERB 动词] to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it

⑧[VERB 动词] to influence the development of (something) : to help (something) become what it ism it

⑨[VERB 动词] to make (something, such as a plan) by a process of careful thought

2. 常用短语

shape up

①to happen or develop in a particular way

②to start behaving in a better or more acceptable way

③shape up (someone or something) or shape (someone or something) up : to cause (someone or something) to start behaving in a better or more acceptable way

④to make your body stronger and healthier by exercising

3. 翻译

很多人认为，我们所讲的语言可以决定我们的思维方式。

Zoe - Most people think that the languages we speak could shape the way of thinking.

参考 - Many believe that the language we speak shapes the way we think.

4. 运用

场景：人们常说，态度决定一切

造句：It is said that attitude shapes everything.