shape up

1. PHRASAL VERB 开始成形;有可能发生
   If something is shaping up, it is starting to develop or seems likely to happen.
   1. There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight...
      也有迹象表明今晚可能会发生大规模的坦克战。
   2. The accident is already shaping up as a significant environmental disaster...
      这次事故已经造成严重的环境灾难。
   3. It's shaping up to be a terrible winter.
      这将会是一个极其寒冷的冬天。
2. PHRASAL VERB (人)表现(如何);(事物）进展(情况)
   If you ask how someone or something is shaping up, you want to know how well they are doing in a particular situation or activity.
   1. I did have a few worries about how Hugh and I would shape up as parents...
      我对休和我将如何为人父母确实有些忧虑。
   2. Girls are being recruited now. I heard they are shaping up very well.
      现在开始招女兵了，我听说她们表现很好。
3. PHRASAL VERB 端正行为;好自为之;好好干
   If you tell someone to shape up, you are telling them to start behaving in a sensible and responsible way.
   1. It is no use simply to tell adolescents to shape up and do something useful.
      仅仅告诉青少年要品行端正，做有意义的事，是没有用的。

1. There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight
   也有迹象表明今晚可能会发生大规模的坦克战。
2. The accident is already shaping up as a significant environmental disaster
   这次事故已经造成严重的环境灾难。
3. It's shaping up to be a terrible winter.
   这将会是一个极其寒冷的冬天。
4. I did have a few worries about how Hugh and I would shape up as parents
   我对休和我将如何为人父母确实有些忧虑。
5. Girls are being recruited now. I heard they are shaping up very well.
   现在开始招女兵了，我听说她们表现很好。
6. It is no use simply to tell adolescents to shape up and do something useful.
   仅仅告诉青少年要品行端正，做有意义的事，是没有用的。
7. You'd better shape up, young man, or expect to be punished!
   小伙子，你最好还是规矩点，不然就要挨整了。
8. Only about one-third of those who have been asked to shape up have shown any noticeable improvement.
   在被要求改进的员工中，仅有约三分之一表现出显著的进步。
9. If you don't shape up and face up to reality, I shall invalidate your contract of employment.
   如果你不好好表现，面对现实，我会让你的劳动合同作废。
10. This was a shock to Jung, but it revealed the stark truth that she had to shape up.
    这句话对郑多燕造成了很大的打击，但也说明了她必须减肥这个无疑的事实。
11. You can tell her that it bothers you to be deliberately ignored and hope she will shape up.
    你可以告诉她，你被故意冷落了，你希望她收敛一点。
12. Peter will shape up into a good businessman.
    彼得将成为一名很好的商人。
13. I don't know how my weekend is going to shape up yet.
    我还不知道我的周末要作什麽。
14. You'll have to shape up or you'll lose your job.
    你得好好表现，不然就会丢掉工作。
15. The new boss has warned Roger to shape up.
    新老板已经警告罗杰要好好干。
16. When I found out the truth, I decided to shape up.
    发现真相以后，我决定重新做人。
17. He told them they better shape up or they'll get a pink slip.
    他告诉他们要好好干，否则会接到解雇的通知。
18. She hopes both to lose weight and ( she hopes to) shape up by jogging.
    她希望借由慢跑减重和塑型。
19. The plan is beginning to shape up.
    这一计划正在开始成形。
20. He will shape up into an excellent basketball player.
    他会成长为一个优秀的篮球运动员。
21. Her objectives began to shape up in her senior year.
    她在高年级的时候就为自己选定了奋斗目标。
22. He is late again, tell him to shape up or ship out.
    他又迟到了，告诉他准时到或者不要来了。
23. Nudge the selected shape up.
    向上微移所选的形状。
24. You'd better shape up if you want to stay on.
    如果你还想留下来的话最好乖一点儿。
25. Lisa is trying to shape up for the swimsuit season.
    莉莎正在努力为穿泳装的季节而锻练体形。
26. It will not be easy for you to change your way of life, but I believe that you have the strength to shape up to it.
    改变你的生活方式并不容易，但我相信你有力量面对这个问题。
27. It still looks a little messy but it will shape up!
    它仍然显得有点混乱，但会形成了！
28. I need to shape up and find a new job, quick.
    我要赶紧振作起来找份工作。
29. High speed cutting will shape up "V" taper.
    高速切割时会形成“V”形锥度。
30. You better shape up, you better understand, to my heart I must be true.
    你更好地表现和理解，让我的心有真实感。

verb

1. develop in a positive way
   1. He progressed well in school
   2. My plants are coming along
   3. Plans are shaping up

   Synonym:    progresscome oncome alongadvanceget onget along