
好词典

源自中古英语 'shapen',来自古英语 'scieppan',意为创造或形成,与德语 'schaffen' 同源。
❶ 塑造或形成某物的过程或行为,指通过外力或影响使事物具有特定形状或特性。
“The shaping of young minds is a teacher's most important responsibility.”
(塑造年轻人的思想是教师最重要的责任。)
“The shaping of the clay into a vase took several hours.”
(将黏土塑造成花瓶花了好几个小时。)
❶
shape up — 改进行为或表现,通常用于要求某人做得更好。
“The coach told the team to shape up or they would lose the game.”
(教练告诉球队要改进表现,否则他们会输掉比赛。)
in good shape — 处于良好状态,可以指人或物的状况。
“After months of training, the athlete is in good shape for the competition.”
(经过几个月的训练,这位运动员状态良好,可以参加比赛。)