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shapely

UK //ˈʃeɪpli//US //ˈʃeɪpli//

词源

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”。

adjective

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。)

同义词:well-proportioned, curvaceous, graceful, elegant, symmetrical

常见短语

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。)