shape
gb/ʃˈeɪp/ us/ʃˈeɪp/
A1
영어
~ 2800
alak, alakzat, forma, formáz, alakít, állapot, befolyásol, formál
명사
A1
1
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'shape' with 'size'; 'shape' refers to form, not how big something is.
뜻
the outline or form of something
연어
basic shape
|change shape
|geometric shape
|in the shape of
유의어
form (Often interchangeable, but 'form' can include internal structure as well as outline.)
반의어
formlessness (The absence of any clear outline or contour.)
주제
daily life
|art
|geometry
|core_vocabulary
정의
The outside form or outline of something.
The visible outer form or contour of a person, object, or figure.
동사
A2
2
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'shape' with 'create'; shaping means forming something that already exists, not making it from nothing.
뜻
to give form to something
연어
shape clay
|shape dough
|shape metal
유의어
mold ('Mold' often implies using a container or mold to create the form.)
반의어
deform (To change into an unnatural or unwanted shape.)
주제
crafts
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
정의
To make something have a certain form or outline.
To make or adjust something so that it has a particular form or outline.
명사
A2
3
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may misinterpret 'shape' here as physical outline instead of condition.
뜻
condition or state of health/repair
연어
in good shape
|out of shape
|keep in shape
유의어
condition ('Condition' is more general and formal; 'shape' is common in everyday speech.)
반의어
disrepair (For objects: poor condition due to neglect; for people: poor health or fitness.)
주제
health
|sports
|core_vocabulary
정의
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.
동사
B1
4
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative about development, not physical form.
뜻
to influence how something develops
연어
shape opinions
|shape policy
|shape future
유의어
influence ('Influence' is broader; 'shape' suggests giving definite direction or form.)
반의어
neglect (Failing to guide or affect development.)
주제
education
|life
|core_vocabulary
정의
To change how something develops or grows.
To have a strong effect on the way someone or something grows, develops, or behaves.
문법
기본형
shape
IPA
GB/ʃˈeɪp/
US/ʃˈeɪp/
음절 및 강세
shape （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (shape)
활용형
Noun
- Base: shape
- Plural: shape, shapes
Verb
- Base: shape
- 3rd Person Singular: shapes
- Present Participle: shaping
- Past: shaped
관련 단어
Forms
shapes
noun
shaping
verb
shaped
verb
Related words
reshape
verb
Negative and opposite forms
shapeless
adjective
Advanced or less common
shapely
adjective
표현
in shape
1/ˈɪn ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
physically fit and healthy
Healthy and physically strong.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Plans for the new park are starting to take shape.
- The project is slowly taking shape.