
好词典

源自中古英语 'schaply',与 'shape'(形状)同源,字面意思是“具有良好形状的”。
❶ 形容人或物体具有优美匀称的外形,通常指身材曲线优美或物体轮廓精致。
“She has a shapely figure that turns heads wherever she goes.”
(她身材匀称优美,走到哪里都引人注目。)
“The vase had a shapely design with smooth curves.”
(这个花瓶设计优美,有着流畅的曲线。)
shapely legs — 形容腿部线条优美匀称,常用于赞美女性腿型。
“The ballet dancer is known for her shapely legs.”
(这位芭蕾舞演员以她优美的腿型著称。)