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Results for: "shape"

Translating from English to Chinese Traditional

Translations:

shape — appearance or outline
→ 形狀 (xíngzhuàng)
→ 形式 (xíngshì)
shape — status or condition
→ 狀態 (zhuàngtài)

More translations:

shape
→ 形狀
shape
→ 朦朧的形象
shape
→ 狀態
shape
→ 塑造
shape
→ 影響
shape
→ 發展,成長

English definitions WordNet

NOUN 8

  1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

    • “he could barely make out their shapes”
  2. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

    • “geometry is the mathematical science of shape”
    Synonymsform
  3. alternative names for the body of a human being

    • “Leonardo studied the human body”
    • “he has a strong physique”
    • “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”
    Synonymshuman bodyphysical bodymaterial bodysomabuildfigurephysiqueanatomybodchassisframeformflesh
Show 5 more meanings
  1. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

    • “a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life”
    Synonymsembodiment
  2. the visual appearance of something or someone

    • “the delicate cast of his features”
    Synonymsformcast
  3. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

    Synonymscondition
  4. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

    SynonymsSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
  5. a perceptual structure

    • “the composition presents problems for students of musical form”
    • “a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them”
    Synonymsformpattern

VERB 3

  1. shape or influence; give direction to

    • “experience often determines ability”
    • “mold public opinion”
  2. make something, usually for a specific function

    • “She molded the rice balls carefully”
    • “Form cylinders from the dough”
    • “shape a figure”
    • “Work the metal into a sword”
  3. give shape or form to

    • “shape the dough”
    • “form the young child's character”
    Synonymsform