shape
US: /ˈʃeɪp/
UK: /ʃˈeɪp/
English - Vietnamese dictionary
shape /ʃeip/- danh từ
- hình, hình dạng, hình thù
- spherical in shape: có dáng hình cầu
- a monster in human shape: con quỷ hình người
- sự thể hiện cụ thể
- intention took shape in action: ý định thể hiện bằng hành động
- loại, kiểu, hình thức
- a reward in the shape of a sum of money: sự thưởng công dưới hình thức một món tiền
- sự sắp xếp, sự sắp đặt
- to get one's ideas into shape: sắp xếp ý kiến của mình cho gọn ghẽ
- bóng, bóng ma
- a shape loomend through the mist: có một bóng người hiện ra mờ mờ trong sương mù
- khuôn, mẫu
- thạch bỏ khuôn, thịt đông bỏ khuôn
- các (đê) đôn
- to be in good shape
- dư sức, sung sức
- go get out of shape
- to lose shape
- trở thành méo mó; không còn ra hình thù gì
- to lick into shape
- nặn thành hình
- (nghĩa bóng) làm cho trông được; làm cho có hiệu lực; huấn luyện cho dùng được
- to lose shape
- hình, hình dạng, hình thù
- động từ
- nặn, đẽo, gọt, tạo thành hình
- to shape clay into a pot: nặn đất thành một cái lọ
- uốn nắn
- to shape somebody's character: uốn nắn tính nết ai
- đặt ra, thảo ra (kế hoạch)
- định đường, định hướng
- to shape one's course: định hướng đi của mình, (nghĩa bóng) làm chủ vận mệnh mình
- hình thành, thành hình
- an idea shapes in his mind: một ý kiến hình thành trong óc anh ta
- có triển vọng
- to shape well: có triển vọng phát triển tốt, có chiều phát triển tốt
- nặn, đẽo, gọt, tạo thành hình
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb+ noun
1 [C, U] the form of the outer edges or surfaces of sth; an example of sth that has a particular form: a rectangular shape + The pool was in the shape of a heart. + The island was originally circular in shape. + Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. + Candles come in all shapes and sizes. + You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. + This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. + (figurative) The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans.
2 [C] a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
Synonym: FIGURE
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. + I could just make out a dark shape in the distance.
3 [U] the physical condition of sb/sth: What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? + He's in good shape for a man of his age. + I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). + He's not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working.
4 [U] the particular qualities or characteristics of sth: Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting? + Prices vary according to the size and shape of each project.
Idioms: get (yourself) into shape to take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit: I'm trying to get into shape before summer.
get / knock / lick sb into shape to train sb so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well: It took him just two weeks to knock the new recruits into shape.
get / knock / lick sth into shape to make sth more acceptable, organized or successful: I've got all the information together but it still needs knocking into shape. + It shouldn't take long to get the company back into shape.
give shape to sth (formal) to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc: Marie tried to find the right words to give shape to the confusion in her head.
in any (way,) shape or form (informal) of any type: I don't approve of violence in any shape or form.
out of shape
1 not having the normal shape: The wheel had been twisted out of shape.
2 (of a person) not in good physical condition: I didn't realize how out of shape I was!
the shape of things to come the way things are likely to develop in the future: Are solar-powered cars the shape of things to come?
take shape to develop and become more complete or organized: The garden is beginning to take shape. + A new song began to take shape in her mind.
+ verb
1 [VN] ~ A (into B) to make sth into a particular shape: Shape the dough into a ball. + This tool is used for shaping wood.
2 [VN] to have an important influence on the way that sb/sth develops: His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. + She had a leading role in shaping party policy.
3 [V to inf] to prepare to do sth, especially hit or kick sth: She was shaping to hit her second shot.
Idioms: shape up or ship out (AmE, informal) used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc: He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.
Phrasal Verbs: shape up
1 to develop in a particular way, especially in a satisfactory way: Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful).
2 (informal) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc: If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 form, figure, build, body, physique; lines, profile, silhouette, contours:
I've never heard anyone complain about Marilyn Monroe's shape.
2 form, pattern, configuration, structure, aspect:
The discussion is on the shape of things to come in the double-glazing trade. The new swimming-pool will be in the shape of a figure of eight
3 form:
Gradually, the shopping mall began to take shape.
4 state, condition, fettle, status, (state of) health, order, trim:
When I saw Wayne yesterday, he seemed in very good shape indeed.
5 guise, disguise, form, appearance, likeness, image:
Zeus visited Dan"e in the shape of a golden shower, and fathered Perseus on her.
v.
6 form, fashion, mould, cast, make, model, sculpture, sculpt; cut, carve, hew, hack, trim:
Using primitive tools, they were able to shape the clay into bowls. The topiary shrubs were shaped into the forms of birds
7 determine, give form to, control, govern, regulate, affect, condition, influence, decree, frame, define,:
There are many factors that shape our future.
8 word, express, embody in words, put, formulate, form:
Perhaps you could shape your question differently.
9 change, modify, remodel, accommodate, fit, adapt, adjust:
The box was shaped especially for this bottle.
10 shape up.
(a) take form, take shape, develop, evolve, proceed:
The plan is shaping up very nicely.
(b) conform, improve, progress, go or move or come along, show improvement, come up to snuff; behave better:
Those who cannot shape up will have to ship out.
Collocation
1 physical outline
ADJ.
basic, simple
The children cut the paper into various simple shapes.
| characteristic, distinctive
I recognized the distinctive shape of a Boeing-747.
| curious, interesting, unusual, weird | awkward
The desk was an awkward shape and wouldn't fit through the door.
| original | geometric/geometrical, regular, symmetrical | complex | asymmetrical, irregular | odd, random
tiles of random shape
| solid, three-dimensional | aerodynamic | angular, arch, circular, cone/conical, cylindrical, diamond, dome, egg, elliptical, elongated, hemispherical, hexagonal, oblong, pentagonal, pointed, pyramid/pyramidal, rectangular, round, spherical, triangular, wedge | rounded, smooth | arrow, banana, cross, pear, star, T, etc.
The road forms an L shape. The bruise was a sort of mushroom shape.
| blurred, ghostly, shadowy, vague | huge, massive | black, dark, grey | human | body
You can't change your natural body shape.
VERB + SHAPE
cut out, draw, make, trace
First draw the rough shape of your chosen animal. Fold the paper to make the shape of a cone.
| cut sth into, make sth in, produce sth in
a cheese similar to Brie but produced in a different shape
| come in, have
Tables come in various shapes.
| assume, make, take on
Ordinary things assumed different shapes in the mist.
| keep, retain
These garments will retain their shape even with repeated washing.
| regain | change | lose | distort
The wide-angle lens distorts shapes.
| distinguish, make out, see
I could just make out the shapes of animals in the field.
SHAPE + VERB
appear, emerge, loom
Ghostly shapes loomed out of the fog.
PREP.
in the ~ of
a doormat in the shape of a cat
PHRASES
out of shape
The bicycle had been battered out of shape.
| oblong/rectangular/hexagonal, etc. in shape
The island is roughly circular in shape.
2 structure/nature of sth
ADJ.
general | changing | final | future
VERB + SHAPE
alter, change, determine, influence
He did much to determine the shape of Europe's political map at that time.
| take
A wonderful idea began to take shape in her brain.
| give
the words we use to give a shape to our feelings
PHRASES
in any shape or form
I can't stand insects in any shape or form.
| the shape of things to come
This revolutionary transport system could be the shape of things to come.
3 good or bad condition
ADJ.
fine, good, great | bad, poor | physical
He's 64, but he's in better physical shape than I am.
VERB + SHAPE
get sb/sth into, knock/lick/whip sb/sth into
Get your body into shape for the summer! Leave the boy with me?I'll soon knock him into shape!
| be in, keep in, stay in
You are in pretty good shape for your age. She likes to stay in shape.
| be out of
ADV.
profoundly
Memory can be profoundly shaped by subsequent experience.
| largely | actively, deliberately
actively shaping the history of their country
VERB + SHAPE
help (to)
PHRASES
a part/role in shaping sth
Concise dictionary
shapes|shaped|shapingʃeɪpnoun
+any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
+the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
+alternative names for the body of a human being
+a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
+the visual appearance of something or someone
+the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
+the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
+a perceptual structure
verb
+shape or influence; give direction to
+make something, usually for a specific function
+give shape or form to
