form

noun

类型 type

1. 类型；种类
   a type or variety of sth
   1. forms of transport/government/energy
      运输种类；政体类型；能源种类
   2. one of the most common forms of cancer
      最普通的一种癌症
   3. all the millions of different life forms on the planet today
      当今地球上所有的几百万生命种类

形式 way sth is/looks

2. 形式；外表；样子
   the particular way sth is, seems, looks or is presented
   1. The disease can take several different forms.
      这种疾病可能有几种不同的形式。
   2. Help in the form of money will be very welcome.
      以钱的形式资助将十分受欢迎。
   3. Help arrived in the form of two police officers.
      来支援的是两名警察。
   4. The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops.
      培训课程采取一系列研讨会的形式。
   5. Most political questions involve morality in some form or other .
      多数政治问题牵涉到这样或那样的道义性。
   6. We need to come to some form of agreement.
      我们需要达成某种形式的协议。
   7. I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form .
      我反对任何形式的审查。
   8. This dictionary is also available in electronic form.
      这部词典也有电子版本的。

文件 document

3. 表格
   an official document containing questions and spaces for answers
   1. an application/entry/order form
      申请 / 报名表；订货单
   2. to fill in a form
      填表
   3. to fill out a form
      填表
   4. I filled in/out a form on their website.
      我在他们的网站上填了一张表。
   5. to complete a form
      填表
   6. a booking form
      预订单
   7. a reservation form
      预订单

形状 shape

4. 形状；体形
   the shape of sb/sth; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen
   1. her slender form
      她苗条的身段
   2. The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years.
      3万多年以来，人的体形没有多大变化。
   3. They made out a shadowy form in front of them.
      他们隐约认出了前面的模糊人影。

结构 arrangement of parts

5. （尤指艺术作品或文章的）结构，形式
   the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing
   1. In a novel form and content are equally important.
      小说的形式和内容同样重要。

健壮；健康 being fit/healthy

6. 体能；良好的健康状态
   how fit and healthy sb is; the state of being fit and healthy
   1. After six months' training the whole team is in superb form.
      经过半年的训练，全队状态极佳。
   2. I really need to get back in form .
      我实在需要恢复状态。
   3. The horse was clearly out of form .
      这匹马显然状态不佳。

表现 performance

7. 表现状态；良好表现
   how well sb/sth is performing; the fact that sb/sth is performing well
   1. Midfielder Elliott has shown disappointing form recently.
      中场队员埃利奥特近来表现令人失望。
   2. On current/present form the party is heading for another election victory.
      就该党目前情况来看，下届选举又会胜利。
   3. She signalled her return to form with a convincing victory.
      她令人信服的胜利显示她已恢复状态。
   4. He's right on form (= performing well) as a crazy science teacher in his latest movie.
      他在最近的一部电影中扮演疯狂的理科教师，表现出色。
   5. The whole team was on good form and deserved the win.
      全队表现良好，获胜是理所当然的。
   6. She was in great form (= happy and cheerful and full of energy) at the wedding party.
      在婚宴上她欢欣雀跃。

做事方式 way of doing things

8. 惯常做法；常规；习俗
   the usual way of doing sth
   1. What's the form when you apply for a research grant?
      申请科研补助金按常规应该怎么办？
   2. conventional social forms
      常规社会习俗
   3. True to form (= as he usually does) he arrived an hour late.
      他和往常一样迟到了一小时。
   4. Partners of employees are invited as a matter of form .
      按惯例，雇员的配偶受到了邀请。
9. 礼貌；礼节
   the way of doing things that is socially acceptable/not socially acceptable

单词 of word

10. 词形；形式
    a way of writing or saying a word that shows, for example, if it is plural or in a particular tense
    1. the infinitive form of the verb
       动词不定式

学校 in school

11. 年级
    a class in a school
    1. Who's your form teacher?
       你们年级的老师是谁？
12. …年级学生
    a student in the form mentioned at school
    1. a third-former
       三年级学生

verb

开始存在 start to exist

1. （使）出现，产生
   to begin to exist and gradually develop into a particular shape; to make sth begin to exist in a particular shape
   1. Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form.
      开了花，但没有结果。
   2. Storm clouds are forming on the horizon.
      天边出现了暴雨云。
   3. These hills were formed by glaciation.
      这些山丘是冰川作用形成的。
2. （使）形成
   to start to exist and develop; to make sth start to exist and develop
   1. A plan formed in my head.
      一个计划在我的头脑中形成。
   2. I formed many close friendships at college.
      我大学时结交了许多密友。
   3. I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it.
      我对这部戏剧了解得不够，说不出什么意见。

使成形 make shape/form

3. （使）成形，组成；制作
   to produce sth in a particular way or make it have a particular shape
   1. Form the dough into balls with your hands.
      用手把生面团揉成一些球团。
   2. Bend the wire so that it forms a ‘V’.
      把铁丝弯成V形。
   3. Rearrange the letters to form a new word.
      重新排列字母，组成另一单词。
   4. Games can help children learn to form letters.
      游戏可以帮助儿童学会组合字母。
   5. Do you know how to form the past tense?
      你知道怎样构成过去时吗？
   6. The chain is formed from 136 links.
      这根链条由136个环组成。
4. （使）排列成，排成
   to move or arrange objects or people so that they are in a group with a particular shape; to become arranged in a group like this
   1. to form a line/queue/circle
      排成一行 / 长列 / 圈
   2. First get students to form groups of four.
      首先让学生分成四人一组。
   3. Queues were already forming outside the theatre.
      剧院外已经在排队了。
   4. The teams formed up into lines.
      各队已整好了队列。

功能；作用 have function/role

5. 有…功能；有…模式
   to have a particular function or pattern
   1. The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays.
      树木起天然的保护作用，遮挡了阳光的照射。
6. 是；成为
   to be sth
   1. The castle forms the focal point of the city.
      这座城堡是城市的中心。
   2. The survey formed part of a larger programme of research.
      这个调查是研究计划的一部分。
   3. These drawings will form the basis of the exhibition.
      这些画作将成为展览的基本部分。

组织 organization

7. 组织；建立
   to start a group of people, such as an organization, a committee, etc.; to come together in a group of this kind
   1. They hope to form the new government.
      他们希望组建新政府。
   2. He formed a band with some friends from school.
      他和来自学校的一些朋友组成一支乐队。
   3. a newly-formed political party
      新建立的政党
   4. The band formed in 2003.
      这支乐队成立于2003年。

影响 have influence on

8. 对…的发展有影响
   to have an influence on the way that sth develops
   1. Positive and negative experiences form a child's character.
      正反两方面的经历都影响儿童性格的形成。

1. N-COUNT 类型;类别;种类
   A form of something is a type or kind of it.
   1. He contracted a rare form of cancer...
      他得了一种罕见的癌症。
   2. Doctors are willing to take some form of industrial action...
      医生们愿意采取某种形式的劳工行动。
   3. I am against hunting in any form.
      我反对任何形式的狩猎。
2. N-COUNT (存在的)形态，形式
   When something can exist or happen in several possible ways, you can use form to refer to one particular way in which it exists or happens.
   1. Valleys often take the form of deep canyons...
      山谷经常以深峡谷的形态存在。
   2. They received a benefit in the form of a tax reduction...
      他们获得了减税优惠。
   3. In its present form, the law could lead to new injustices.
      以其目前的形式而言，这项法规可能会带来新的不公。
3. V-ERG 形成;(使)排列成;组成…形状
   When a particular shape forms or is formed, people or things move or are arranged so that this shape is made.
   1. A queue forms outside Peter's study...
      彼得书房外面排起了队。
   2. They formed a circle and sang 'Auld Lang Syne'...
      他们围成一个圆圈，唱起了《友谊地久天长》。
   3. The General gave orders for the cadets to form into lines.
      将军命令军校学员们站成几排。
4. N-COUNT 形状;外形
   The form of something is its shape.
   1. ...the form of the body.
      体形
5. N-COUNT 轮廓;外形
   You can refer to something that you can see as a form if you cannot see it clearly, or if its outline is the clearest or most striking aspect of it.
   1. She thought she'd never been so glad to see his bulky form.
      她想她从来没有因看到他那肥胖的身躯而如此高兴。
6. VERB 形成;变成
   If something is arranged or changed so that it becomes similar to a thing with a particular structure or function, you can say that it forms that thing.
   1. These panels folded up to form a screen some five feet tall...
      这些嵌板折起来组成了一个约 5 英尺高的屏风。
   2. All the buildings have names and form a half circle.
      所有的建筑都有名称，连在一起构成了一个半圆。
7. VERB 构成;是…的组成部分
   If something consists of particular things, people, or features, you can say that they form that thing.
   1. ...the articles that formed the basis of Randolph's book...
      构成伦道夫此书的基础的那些文章
   2. Cereals form the staple diet of an enormous number of people around the world.
      谷类是世界范围内很大一部分人的主要食物。
8. VERB 组建;组成;建立
   If you form an organization, group, or company, you start it.
   1. They tried to form a study group on human rights...
      他们试图组建一个人权问题研究小组。
   2. They formed themselves into teams.
      他们组成了几个队。
9. V-ERG 存在;(使)形成
   When something natural forms or is formed, it begins to exist and develop.
   1. The stars must have formed 10 to 15 billion years ago...
      这些恒星一定是形成于 100 到 150 亿年前。
   2. Huge ice sheets were formed.
      巨大的冰层形成了。
10. V-ERG (使)(关系、习惯或想法)形成;(使)产生
    If you form a relationship, a habit, or an idea, or if it forms, it begins to exist and develop.
    1. This should help him form lasting relationships...
       这应该能帮助他建立持久的关系。
    2. She had formed the habit of giving herself freely to men...
       她已经养成了对男人投怀送抱的习惯。
    3. An idea formed in his mind.
       他的脑海里有了一个念头。
11. VERB 陶冶;培养;培育
    If you say that something forms a person's character or personality, you mean that it has a strong influence on them and causes them to develop in a particular way.
    1. Anger at injustice formed his character.
       对不公正现象的愤怒塑造了他的性格。
12. N-UNCOUNT (运动员或参赛动物的)竞技状态,表现状态
    In sport, form refers to the ability or success of a person or animal over a period of time.
    1. His form this season has been brilliant...
       他这一赛季状态非常不错。
    2. Leconte showed good form.
       勒孔特表现出良好的状态。
13. See also: You will be asked to fill in a form with details of your birth and occupation. ...application forms. sixth form
14. PHRASE 讨厌的行为;不礼貌的行为
    If you say that it is bad form to behave in a particular way, you mean that it is rude and impolite.
    1. It was thought bad form to discuss business on social occasions.
       在社交场合讨论生意被认为是不礼貌的。
15. 身体健康;情况良好;心情愉悦
    If you say that someone is in good form, you mean that they seem healthy and cheerful.
16. 状态不好;表现失常
    If you say that someone is off form, you think they are not performing as well as they usually do.
17. PHRASE 状态良好;表现出色;发挥正常
    If you say that someone is on form, you think that they are performing their usual activity very well.
    1. Robert Redford is back on form in his new movie 'Sneakers'.
       罗伯特·雷德福在新片《通天神偷》中恢复了表演水准。
18. PHRASE 成形
    When something takes form, it develops or begins to be visible.
    1. As plans took form in her mind, she realized the need for an accomplice...
       随着计划在脑海里逐渐成形，她意识到需要找一个帮手。
    2. The face of Mrs Lisbon took form in the dimness.
       昏暗中，里斯本夫人的脸慢慢变得清晰起来。
19. PHRASE 一如既往;和平常一样
    If someone or something behaves true to form, they do what is expected and is typical of them.
    1. Before the train had left the outskirts of London he behaved true to form and began a conversation...
       一如往常，列车还没驶出伦敦郊区，他就开始和别人聊起天来。
    2. My luck was running true to form...
       我的运气和往常一样。
    3. True to form, she kept her guests waiting for more than 90 minutes.
       和平常一样，她让客人们等了 90 多分钟。

1. He contracted a rare form of cancer
   他得了一种罕见的癌症。
2. Doctors are willing to take some form of industrial action
   医生们愿意采取某种形式的劳工行动。
3. I am against hunting in any form.
   我反对任何形式的狩猎。
4. Valleys often take the form of deep canyons
   山谷经常以深峡谷的形态存在。
5. They received a benefit in the form of a tax reduction
   他们获得了减税优惠。
6. In its present form, the law could lead to new injustices.
   以其目前的形式而言，这项法规可能会带来新的不公。
7. A queue forms outside Peter's study
   彼得书房外面排起了队。
8. They formed a circle and sang 'Auld Lang Syne'
   他们围成一个圆圈，唱起了《友谊地久天长》。
9. The General gave orders for the cadets to form into lines.
   将军命令军校学员们站成几排。
10. She thought she'd never been so glad to see his bulky form.
    她想她从来没有因看到他那肥胖的身躯而如此高兴。
11. All the buildings have names and form a half circle.
    所有的建筑都有名称，连在一起构成了一个半圆。
12. Cereals form the staple diet of an enormous number of people around the world.
    谷类是世界范围内很大一部分人的主要食物。
13. They tried to form a study group on human rights
    他们试图组建一个人权问题研究小组。
14. They formed themselves into teams.
    他们组成了几个队。
15. Huge ice sheets were formed.
    巨大的冰层形成了。
16. This should help him form lasting relationships
    这应该能帮助他建立持久的关系。
17. She had formed the habit of giving herself freely to men
    她已经养成了对男人投怀送抱的习惯。
18. An idea formed in his mind.
    他的脑海里有了一个念头。
19. Anger at injustice formed his character.
    对不公正现象的愤怒塑造了他的性格。
20. His form this season has been brilliant
    他这一赛季状态非常不错。
21. Leconte showed good form.
    勒孔特表现出良好的状态。
22. You will be asked to fill in a form with details of your birth and occupation.
    你将需要填写一张有关生日和职业详情的表格。
23. It was thought bad form to discuss business on social occasions.
    在社交场合讨论生意被认为是不礼貌的。
24. Robert Redford is back on form in his new movie 'Sneakers'.
    罗伯特·雷德福在新片《通天神偷》中恢复了表演水准。
25. As plans took form in her mind, she realized the need for an accomplice
    随着计划在脑海里逐渐成形，她意识到需要找一个帮手。
26. The face of Mrs Lisbon took form in the dimness.
    昏暗中，里斯本夫人的脸慢慢变得清晰起来。
27. Before the train had left the outskirts of London he behaved true to form and began a conversation
    一如往常，列车还没驶出伦敦郊区，他就开始和别人聊起天来。
28. My luck was running true to form
    我的运气和往常一样。

  shape figure form【导航词义：形状】

  shape n. 形状，外形

〔辨析〕指物体的外形，侧重于外观上的几何形状，也可指人或物模糊而蒙眬的影子。

  figure n. 身材，体形

〔辨析〕指人体外部线条构成的轮廓，尤指女性的柔美身段。

  form n. 形状，外形

〔辨析〕普通用词，指物体的外形时常可与 shape 换用，也可指人的体形或隐约可见的影子。

n.

take form

• 逐渐成形；渐渐发展
  to gradually form into a particular shape; to gradually develop
  1. In her body a new life was taking form.
     一个新的生命在她的体内逐渐形成。

in any (way,) shape or form

• 任何形式
  of any type
  1. I don't approve of violence in any shape or form.
     我不赞成任何形式的暴力行为。