shape /ʃeip/ I. n. 1.［c］&［u］形状，形态：cakes of different shapes各种形状的糕点 in the shape of 呈…形状：a lantern in the shape of rabbit 兔子灯笼 take shape形成；具体化：An idea for a new book started to take shape in his mind. 要出本新书的想法在他的脑中开始成形。 2. ［c］状况，状态: in good shape 状况良好：be in good shape financially 财经状况良好 ‖II. vt. 使成型： It is shaped like a bell. 它呈钟的形状。shape up 发展，进展：Things seem to be shaping up nicely.情况进展良好。