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forme

UK //fɔːm//US //fɔːrm//

词源

源自中古英语,借自古法语'forme',最终来自拉丁语'forma'(形状、模式)。与意大利语'forma'、西班牙语'forma'同源。

noun

❶ 指物体的外形或结构,强调其外部轮廓或整体形状。常用于描述具体物品或抽象概念的外观特征。

“The vase has an elegant forme that attracts many collectors.”

(这个花瓶拥有优雅的外形,吸引了许多收藏家。)

“The artist focused on capturing the forme of the mountain in his painting.”

(艺术家专注于在画作中捕捉山脉的轮廓。)

❶ 在印刷术语中,指排好版的印版或模板。特指已经完成排版准备印刷的版面形式。

“The printer carefully checked the forme before starting the press.”

(印刷工在开印前仔细检查了排好的印版。)

“Each forme must be perfectly aligned for the colors to register correctly.”

(每个印版必须完美对齐才能确保颜色准确套印。)

同义词:shape, figure, configuration, outline, pattern

常见短语

in forme — 指处于良好状态或适当形式,常用于描述运动员的竞技状态或物体的完好程度。

“The tennis player is in perfect forme for the championship.”

(这位网球选手正处于最佳状态迎接锦标赛。)

forme of address — 指正式的称呼方式,特别是在礼仪场合或官方文件中使用的称谓格式。

“The ambassador was careful to use the correct forme of address for each dignitary.”

(大使谨慎地为每位贵宾使用正确的称呼方式。)