n.

1. 形状；样子，外形[C][U]
   The sculptor worked the clay into the shape of a woman.

   雕刻家将泥土捏成一个妇女的形状。

2. （表现）形式；体现，具体化[U][C]
   The writer's dreams find a shape in his novel.

   作者的理想在他的小说中得到体现。

3. 【口】情况，状态[U]
   Athletes must stay in shape.

   运动员一定要保持身体健康。

4. 模糊的人影；幽灵[C]
   In the darkness, I saw a shape tiptoeing out.

   在黑暗中，我看见有个身影悄悄走出去。

5. 种类[S]
6. 模型，模子[C]

vt.

1. 使成形；塑造，制作[（+into/from/out of）]
   The potter shaped the clay into a vase.

   陶工将泥土塑成花瓶。

2. 形成
   Childhood experiences often play a big part in shaping one's character.

   童年经历在形成一个人的性格方面往往起重要作用。

3. 使符合；使适合[（+to）]
4. 使合身[H][（+to）]
   The dress was shaped to her figure.

   这件连衣裙做得很适合她的身材。

5. 计划；设计；想出；使具体化
6. 引导

vi.

1. 【口】成形；成型；形成[（+up/into）]
2. 成长，发展
   Our vacation plans are shaping well.

   我们的假期计划进展顺利。

3. 【罕】发生

n.

1. the external form, outline, or contours of someone or something.
   ▸a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something:

   a fiend in human shape.
2. a geometric figure such as a rectangle.
   ▸a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form.
3. the correct or original form of something.
   ▸definite or orderly arrangement.
4. the condition or state of someone or something.
   ▸good physical condition.
   ▸the distinctive nature or qualities of something.

v.

1. give a particular shape to.
   ▸make (something) fit the form of something else.
2. determine the nature of.
3. (often shape up) develop in a particular way.
4. (shape up) become physically fit.
   ▸informal improve one's behaviour or performance.
5. form or produce (a sound or words).