Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shape' with 'size'; 'shape' refers to form, not how big something is.
Значение
the outline or form of something
Коллокации
basic shape
|change shape
|geometric shape
|in the shape of
Синонимы
form (Often interchangeable, but 'form' can include internal structure as well as outline.)
Антонимы
formlessness (The absence of any clear outline or contour.)
Темы
daily life
|art
|geometry
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The outside form or outline of something.
The visible outer form or contour of a person, object, or figure.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'shape' with 'create'; shaping means forming something that already exists, not making it from nothing.
Значение
to give form to something
Коллокации
shape clay
|shape dough
|shape metal
Синонимы
mold ('Mold' often implies using a container or mold to create the form.)
Антонимы
deform (To change into an unnatural or unwanted shape.)
Темы
crafts
|art
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To make something have a certain form or outline.
To make or adjust something so that it has a particular form or outline.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may misinterpret 'shape' here as physical outline instead of condition.
Значение
condition or state of health/repair
Коллокации
in good shape
|out of shape
|keep in shape
Синонимы
condition ('Condition' is more general and formal; 'shape' is common in everyday speech.)
Антонимы
disrepair (For objects: poor condition due to neglect; for people: poor health or fitness.)
Темы
health
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here it is figurative about development, not physical form.
Значение
to influence how something develops
Коллокации
shape opinions
|shape policy
|shape future
Синонимы
influence ('Influence' is broader; 'shape' suggests giving definite direction or form.)
Антонимы
neglect (Failing to guide or affect development.)
Темы
education
|life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To change how something develops or grows.
To have a strong effect on the way someone or something grows, develops, or behaves.