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shaping

UK //ˈʃeɪpɪŋ//US //ˈʃeɪpɪŋ//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

常见短语

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。)