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shape

/ˈʃeɪp/

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noun

plural shapes

the form or outline of an object [count]

circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes

The cake has a rectangular/circular shape.

The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes.

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

The cloud took the shape of a dog. [=the cloud looked like a dog] [noncount]

The pieces were sorted by size and shape.

The cloud kept changing shape.

The cake was rectangular/circular in shape.

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

[noncount] the condition of something or someone - usually used with in

The car was in good/bad/poor shape.

He's in better/worse shape now.

All the players are in top/excellent shape.

She has had quite a few glasses of wine and is in no shape to drive. [=she shouldn't drive because she has drunk too much wine]

Their marriage is in bad/good shape.

a physically strong and healthy condition

I need to start exercising and get back in shape.

I'm out of shape because I haven't been exercising.

The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly whipped/licked/knocked/got them into shape.

She stays/keeps in shape by exercising daily and eating well. - often used figuratively

It will cost billions of dollars to get the company back in shape. [=back into good condition]

[noncount] :the way something is done :the form of something

Computer technology has changed the shape of communication.

They offered help in the shape of [=in the form of] a loan. [=the help they offered was a loan]

That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. [=it is not at all acceptable]

Another newspaper has stopped publication. Is this the shape of things to come in the newspaper business? [=is this what the future of the newspaper business is going to be like?]

[noncount] :a definite form or arrangement of something

The plan is finally taking shape.

His discussions with fellow professors and his students gave shape to his book.

[count] :a person or thing that cannot be seen clearly

I saw a vague shape [=figure] in the dark.

dark shapes moving in the shadows

bent out of shape

xem bent

verb

shapes; shaped; shaping

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

The artist shaped the stone with a hammer and chisel. - often + into

Shape the dough into loaves.

to influence the development of (something) :to help (something) become what it is

Schools shape the minds of future leaders.

Ads help shape public opinion.

to make (something, such as a plan) by a process of careful thought

They have shaped [=devised] a careful strategy for winning the election.

shape up

[phrasal verb] informal

to happen or develop in a particular way

Our plans are shaping up nicely.

This is shaping up to be an exciting year. [=it looks like this will be an exciting year]

to start behaving in a better or more acceptable way

You'd better shape up and start studying.

If he doesn't shape up, he's going to be fired.

In informal U.S. English, if you are told to shape up or ship out, you will have to leave your job, position, etc., if you do not improve your behavior.

b shape 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

She has really shaped up the sales department.

to make your body stronger and healthier by exercising

He has been shaping up at the gym.

* Các từ tương tự:
shaped, shapeless, shapely