어떤 사람이나 사물의 외형, 윤곽 또는 형태.
The external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
예문:
"The children learned to identify basic geometric shapes like circles and squares."
"The sculptor carefully studied the shape of the human body before starting the statue."
"I love the unusual shape of this antique vase."
특히 신체적 건강이나 재정 상태와 같은, 어떤 사람이나 사물의 지정된 조건 또는 상태.
The specified condition or state of someone or something, especially physical fitness or financial status.
예문:
"After weeks of training, the athlete was in peak physical shape for the marathon."
"The old car is still running, but its mechanical shape is deteriorating rapidly."
"The company's financial shape improved significantly after the merger."
뚜렷하게 보거나 식별하기 어려운 사람이나 사물; 불분명한 형체나 실루엣.
A person or thing that is difficult to see and identify clearly; an indistinct figure or silhouette.
예문:
"A dark, indistinct shape moved quickly across the dimly lit corridor."
"The legend says the spirit appears in the shape of a white wolf."
어떤 것에 특정한 형태나 윤곽을 부여하거나, 재료를 특정 형태로 주조하거나 빚다.
To give a particular form or outline to something; to mold or fashion (material) into a specific form.
예문:
"The potter carefully shaped the wet clay into a delicate bowl on the wheel."
"Workers shaped the molten metal into long, usable beams for construction."
"We need to shape our raw ideas into a coherent proposal."
정책, 의견 또는 미래와 같은 추상적인 것의 본질, 방향 또는 발전을 결정하거나 영향을 미치다.
To determine or influence the nature, direction, or development of something abstract, such as policy, opinion, or the future.
예문:
"Early childhood experiences often shape a person's character and worldview."
"The new legislation will shape the future of energy consumption in the region."
"His mentor helped shape his career path during his university years."
(사건이나 계획이) 특정한 방식, 특히 바람직한 방향으로 발전하거나 진전되다.
(Of events or plans) to develop or progress in a specified way, often favorably.
예문:
"We are waiting to see how the negotiations shape up before making a final decision."
"If the weather shapes up, we can go hiking this weekend."