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form

UK /fɔːm/US /fɔːrm/

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。)

同义词:shape, structure, document, paperwork

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。)

同义词:create, develop, establish, organize

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。)