
forms
词源
源自拉丁语 'forma'(形状、模式),通过古法语 'forme' 进入英语,最初指物理形状,后引申为各种抽象形式。
noun
❶ 指事物的外形、结构或呈现方式,可以是具体的形状或抽象的表现形式。
“The artist created beautiful forms with clay.”
(艺术家用黏土塑造出美丽的形态。)
“Different cultures have different forms of greeting.”
(不同文化有不同的问候方式。)
❶ 特指需要填写的正式表格或文件,用于收集信息或申请事项。
“Please fill out these application forms completely.”
(请完整填写这些申请表。)
“The tax forms must be submitted by April 15th.”
(税务表格必须在4月15日前提交。)
verb
❶ 使某物具有特定形状或结构,或使某事物开始存在或发展。
“She forms the dough into perfect circles for cookies.”
(她把面团揉成完美的圆形来做饼干。)
“The river forms a natural border between the two countries.”
(这条河流形成两国之间的天然边界。)
常见短语
in the form of — 以某种特定形式存在或呈现,描述事物表现的方式或载体。
“The charity received donations in the form of clothes and food.”
(该慈善机构收到了以衣物和食品形式的捐赠。)
take form — 逐渐成形或变得清晰可见,指事物从无到有的发展过程。
“The new city plan is finally taking form after months of discussion.”
(经过数月的讨论,新的城市规划终于成形了。)