
form
词源
源自拉丁语 'forma',意为形状、模式或模具,通过古法语 'forme' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指物体的外形或结构,强调其外部轮廓或整体形状。常用于描述具体事物的物理形态。
“The artist molded the clay into the form of a cat.”
(艺术家将黏土塑造成猫的形状。)
“Clouds take different forms in the sky.”
(云朵在天空中呈现出不同的形态。)
❶ 指正式的文件或表格,需要填写特定信息以完成某种手续或申请。
“Please fill out this application form carefully.”
(请仔细填写这份申请表。)
“The tax form must be submitted by April 15th.”
(税务表格必须在4月15日前提交。)
verb
❶ 指通过组合或组织来创造或建立某物,强调从无到有的过程。
“Water forms ice when the temperature drops below zero.”
(当温度降到零度以下时,水会结成冰。)
“The children formed a circle around the teacher.”
(孩子们围着老师站成一个圈。)
❶ 指逐渐发展或形成某种状态、习惯或关系,强调自然演变的过程。
“A close friendship formed between the two neighbors.”
(两位邻居之间形成了亲密的友谊。)
“Good habits should be formed in childhood.”
(好习惯应该在童年时期养成。)
常见短语
in the form of — 表示以某种特定形式或方式存在或呈现,常用于描述事物的表现形式。
“The charity received donations in the form of food and clothing.”
(慈善机构收到了以食物和衣物形式的捐赠。)
take form — 指某事物开始变得清晰或具体化,强调从模糊到明确的发展过程。
“The new project is finally taking form after months of planning.”
(经过数月的规划,新项目终于开始成形了。)