LEARNit Dictionary
shape
noun
/ʃeɪp/
UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
شکل, فرم
2
B1
a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
هیئت, پیکر, هاله
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
I could just make out a dark shape in the distance.
An enormous shape loomed up out of the mist directly in front of me.
synonym
figure
3
B1
the physical condition of somebody/something
وضعیت جسمانی, حالت فیزیکی, حالت جسمی
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
He's
in good shape
for someone who had surgery six months ago.
The ship was
in bad shape
as a result of damage sustained in the collision.
He’s not in any shape
to be working.
4
the particular qualities or characteristics of something
شکل, کیفیت
Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
Prices vary according to the size and shape of each project.
He did much to determine the shape of Asia's political map.
verb
/ʃeɪp/
UK
/ʃeɪp/
US
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
to make something into a particular shape
شکل دادن, قالب دادن, فرم دادن, شکلسازی کردن
2
B2
to have an important influence on the way that somebody/something develops
شکل دادن, تاثیر گذاشتن, ساختار بخشیدن
You are helping to
shape the future
of this country.
She had a leading role in
shaping
party
policy
.
the historical circumstances that shaped their lives.
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war.
3
to prepare to do something, especially hit or kick something
آمادهسازی کردن, تدارک دیدن, آماده شدن, خود را آماده کردن
She was shaping to hit her second shot.