shaped

Từ điển Collocation

shaped adj.

VERBS be

ADV. beautifully, perfectly her beautifully shaped mouth | grotesquely | irregularly | awkwardly All the rooms in the house were awkwardly shaped. | curiously, oddly, strangely an oddly shaped parcel | specially You can buy specially shaped bricks for an arch.

PHRASES be shaped like sth curious vases shaped like birds and animals

Từ điển WordNet

    adj.

  • shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); molded, wrought

    a shaped handgrip

    the molded steel plates

    the wrought silver bracelet

  • having the shape of

    a square shaped playing field

    n.

  • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); form, configuration, contour, conformation

    he could barely make out their shapes

  • the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; form

    geometry is the mathematical science of shape

  • alternative names for the body of a human being; human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh

    Leonardo studied the human body

    he has a strong physique

    the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

  • a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; embodiment

    a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life

  • the visual appearance of something or someone; form, cast

    the delicate cast of his features

  • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape'); condition
  • the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe; Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE
  • a perceptual structure; form, pattern

    the composition presents problems for students of musical form

    a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them

    v.

  • shape or influence; give direction to; determine, mold, influence, regulate

    experience often determines ability

    mold public opinion

  • make something, usually for a specific function; form, work, mold, mould, forge

    She molded the rice balls carefully

    Form cylinders from the dough

    shape a figure

    Work the metal into a sword

  • give shape or form to; form

    shape the dough

    form the young child's character

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

shapes|shaped|shaping
syn.: adapt design develop fashion form mold