shape
gb/ʃˈeɪp/ us/ʃˈeɪp/
A1
Angličtina
~ 2800
alak, alakzat, forma, formáz, alakít, állapot, befolyásol, formál
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A1
1
Vzorec užití:
the shape of [something]
The clouds took the shape of animals.
A felhők állatok alakját vették fel.
This table has a round shape.
Ennek az asztalnak kerek a formája.
She noticed the unusual shape of the building.
The sculpture had a human-like shape.
Učební příklady
A circle is a simple shape.
A kör egyszerű alakzat.
The box has a square shape.
A doboz négyzet alakú.
The plate is in the shape of a heart.
I like the shape of this chair.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shape' with 'size'; 'shape' refers to form, not how big something is.
Význam
the outline or form of something
Kolokace
basic shape
|change shape
|geometric shape
|in the shape of
Synonyma
form (Often interchangeable, but 'form' can include internal structure as well as outline.)
Antonyma
formlessness (The absence of any clear outline or contour.)
Témata
daily life
|art
|geometry
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The outside form or outline of something.
The visible outer form or contour of a person, object, or figure.
SLOVESO
A2
2
Vzorec užití:
to shape [something] into [form]
She shaped the clay into a bowl.
Tállá formázta az agyagot.
The tailor shaped the dress to fit her body.
A szabó a testére igazította a ruhát.
We shaped the snow into a small fort.
Učební příklady
He shaped the sand into a castle.
Várat formázott a homokból.
She shaped the bread dough into a ball.
A kenyértésztát golyóvá formázta.
They shaped the wood into a boat.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'shape' with 'create'; shaping means forming something that already exists, not making it from nothing.
Význam
to give form to something
Kolokace
shape clay
|shape dough
|shape metal
Synonyma
mold ('Mold' often implies using a container or mold to create the form.)
Antonyma
deform (To change into an unnatural or unwanted shape.)
Témata
crafts
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make something have a certain form or outline.
To make or adjust something so that it has a particular form or outline.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
3
Vzorec užití:
in [good/bad] shape
He's in great shape for his age.
A korához képest remek formában van.
The old bike is still in good shape.
A régi bicikli még mindig jó állapotban van.
After the accident, the car was in bad shape.
Učební příklady
I want to get in shape.
Szeretnék formába lendülni.
Her shoes are in bad shape.
A cipői rossz állapotban vannak.
My phone is still in good shape.
Častá chyba:
Learners may misinterpret 'shape' here as physical outline instead of condition.
Význam
condition or state of health/repair
Kolokace
in good shape
|out of shape
|keep in shape
Synonyma
condition ('Condition' is more general and formal; 'shape' is common in everyday speech.)
Antonyma
disrepair (For objects: poor condition due to neglect; for people: poor health or fitness.)
Témata
health
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How good or bad the body or something is working or looking.
The condition or physical state of someone or something, especially in terms of health, fitness, or repair.
SLOVESO
B1
4
Vzorec užití:
to shape [someone's/something's] [future/attitude/etc.]
Teachers can shape their students' futures.
A tanárok alakíthatják a diákjaik jövőjét.
The experience shaped her career path.
Ez az élmény alakította a pályafutását.
Public opinion helped shape the new law.
Učební příklady
My parents shaped my ideas about work.
A szüleim alakították a munkáról alkotott elképzeléseimet.
This trip will shape your view of the world.
Ez az utazás formálni fogja a világlátásodat.
His words shaped her decision.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative about development, not physical form.
Význam
to influence how something develops
Kolokace
shape opinions
|shape policy
|shape future
Synonyma
influence ('Influence' is broader; 'shape' suggests giving definite direction or form.)
Antonyma
neglect (Failing to guide or affect development.)
Témata
education
|life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To change how something develops or grows.
To have a strong effect on the way someone or something grows, develops, or behaves.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
shape
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪp/
US/ʃˈeɪp/
Slabiky a přízvuk
shape (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (shape)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: shape
- Plural: shape, shapes
Verb
- Base: shape
- 3rd Person Singular: shapes
- Present Participle: shaping
- Past: shaped
Příbuzná slova
Forms
shapes
noun
shaping
verb
shaped
verb
Related words
reshape
verb
Negative and opposite forms
shapeless
adjective
Advanced or less common
shapely
adjective
Výrazy
in shape
1/ˈɪn ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
physically fit and healthy
Healthy and physically strong.
Příklady
- She runs every day to stay in shape.
- After months of training, he's finally in shape for the race.
in the shape of
1/ˈɪn ðə ʃˈeɪp əv/
fixed phrase
having the form of something else
Looking like another thing's form.
Příklady
- A cake in the shape of a star sat on the table.
- They built a pool in the shape of a guitar.
out of shape
1/ˈaʊt əv ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
unfit or in poor condition
Not healthy or physically strong; not working well.
Příklady
- I'm really out of shape after the holidays.
- The old sofa is completely out of shape now.
shape up
1/ʃˈeɪp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
improve behavior/performance quickly
To behave or do things better than before.
Příklady
- You need to shape up or you'll fail the class.
- The team shaped up after the coach's speech.
take shape
1/tˈeɪk ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
begin to have a clear form/structure
To start to look like what it will be when finished.
Příklady
- Plans for the new park are starting to take shape.
- The project is slowly taking shape.