form
n
1 [C, U] outward physical appearance of sb/sth; shape 某人[某物]的外形; 外貌; 樣子; 形狀
a jelly mould in the form of a motor car 做成汽車形狀的果凍
We could just manage to see the form of an aircraft taking off in the fog. 飛機在霧中起飛, 我們僅僅能看出它的輪廓.
her slender graceful form 她那苗條優(yōu)美的體形.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) specific type of arrangement or structure of sth; manner in which sth exists or appears; kind or variety 某事物的具體組成或結(jié)構(gòu); 某事物存在的或呈現(xiàn)的形式; 形態(tài); 體制; 種類
water in the form of ice 水呈冰的形態(tài)
different forms of government 各種政體
The training took the form of (ie consisted of) seminars and lectures. 這種培訓是以討論與講課的形式進行的.
the form (ie set order of words) of the marriage service 婚禮儀式.
3 [U] general structure and arrangement of sth created such as a musical composition or piece of writing, in contrast to its content (音樂及文學作品等的)形式, 體裁
music in sonata form 奏鳴曲
literary form 文學體裁
This painting shows a good sense of form. 這幅畫的構(gòu)圖很好.
4 [C, U] (grammar) (particular) spelling or pronunciation of a word 字形; 字的發(fā)音
The plural form of `goose' is `geese'. goose的復(fù)數(shù)形式是geese.
The words `elevator' and `lift' are different in form but identical in meaning. elevator與lift形式相異但意義相同.
5 [U] particular manner of behaving, speaking, or writing that is normally required or expected 禮貌; 禮節(jié)
Although she is not entitled to attend the dinner, I think she should be invited as a matter of form, ie because it is correct or polite. 盡管她沒有資格參加這次晚宴, 我認為出於禮節(jié)還是應(yīng)該邀請她.
What is the form (ie the correct thing to do)? 按理說該怎麼做?
6 [U]
(a) strength, fitness to compete with others, etc of an athlete, a horse, etc (運動員、 馬等的)競技狀態(tài)
After six months training, the whole team is in superb form. 全隊經(jīng)過六個月的訓練競技狀態(tài)極佳.
(b) record of the actions, behaviour, progress, etc of a person, team, etc (對個人或全隊等的動作姿態(tài)、 表現(xiàn)、 進步情況等的)記錄
On present/current form, Spain will win tonight's match. 就西班牙隊目前的狀態(tài)來看, 今晚的比賽他們能贏.
Judging by recent form, he should easily pass the exam. 從他最近的表現(xiàn)來看, 他應(yīng)該很容易考及格.
I've got no record of this horse's form. 我沒有這匹馬的情況記錄.
7 [U] person's feelings, humour or spirits 感情、 幽默或精神狀態(tài)
They were both in fine/good form at dinner. 晚餐時他們倆的精神都很好.
8 (Brit sl 俚) record of having been found guilty of crimes and (usu) of having received a prison sentence 犯罪記錄(通常指曾入獄者); 前科
He's got no form! 他沒有犯罪記錄!
9 [C] class, esp in British private schools and some American private schools 年級(尤用於英國私立學校及美國部分私立學校的)
The youngest children are in the first form, the oldest in the sixth form. 最小的兒童上一年級, 最大的上六年級.
10 [C] long wooden bench, usu without a back 長木凳.
11 [C] printed or typed piece of paper with questions, and spaces for answers 表格
fill in an application form 填申請表.
12 [C] place where a hare lives; lair (野兔的)窩, 窟.
13 (idm 習語) bad/good `form (dated 舊) incorrect/correct social behaviour according to accepted standards 失禮的[有禮貌的]行為
It is sometimes considered bad form to smoke between courses at a meal. 在兩道菜之間抽煙有時認為是失禮的. a form of address style of addr...
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*[f?:m]n. 形狀, 形體, 類型, 方式, 表格, 形式vt. 形成, 排列, (使)組成vi. 形成, 排列, (使)組成n. 表單【計】 表單【醫(yī)】 形狀, 形態(tài), 型相關(guān)詞組: in the form of... lose one's form run true to form