form
n
1 [C, U] outward physical appearance of sb/sth; shape 某人[某物]的外形; 外貌; 样子; 形状
a jelly mould in the form of a motor car 做成汽车形状的果冻
We could just manage to see the form of an aircraft taking off in the fog. 飞机在雾中起飞, 我们仅仅能看出它的轮廓.
her slender graceful form 她那苗条优美的体形.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) specific type of arrangement or structure of sth; manner in which sth exists or appears; kind or variety 某事物的具体组成或结构; 某事物存在的或呈现的形式; 形态; 体制; 种类
water in the form of ice 水呈冰的形态
different forms of government 各种政体
The training took the form of (ie consisted of) seminars and lectures. 这种培训是以讨论与讲课的形式进行的.
the form (ie set order of words) of the marriage service 婚礼仪式.
3 [U] general structure and arrangement of sth created such as a musical composition or piece of writing, in contrast to its content (音乐及文学作品等的)形式, 体裁
music in sonata form 奏鸣曲
literary form 文学体裁
This painting shows a good sense of form. 这幅画的构图很好.
4 [C, U] (grammar) (particular) spelling or pronunciation of a word 字形; 字的发音
The plural form of `goose' is `geese'. goose的复数形式是geese.
The words `elevator' and `lift' are different in form but identical in meaning. elevator与lift形式相异但意义相同.
5 [U] particular manner of behaving, speaking, or writing that is normally required or expected 礼貌; 礼节
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. 尽管她没有资格参加这次晚宴, 我认为出於礼节还是应该邀请她.
What is the form (ie the correct thing to do)? 按理说该怎麽做?
6 [U]
(a) strength, fitness to compete with others, etc of an athlete, a horse, etc (运动员、 马等的)竞技状态
After six months training, the whole team is in superb form. 全队经过六个月的训练竞技状态极佳.
(b) record of the actions, behaviour, progress, etc of a person, team, etc (对个人或全队等的动作姿态、 表现、 进步情况等的)记录
On present/current form, Spain will win tonight's match. 就西班牙队目前的状态来看, 今晚的比赛他们能赢.
Judging by recent form, he should easily pass the exam. 从他最近的表现来看, 他应该很容易考及格.
I've got no record of this horse's form. 我没有这匹马的情况记录.
7 [U] person's feelings, humour or spirits 感情、 幽默或精神状态
They were both in fine/good form at dinner. 晚餐时他们俩的精神都很好.
8 (Brit sl 俚) record of having been found guilty of crimes and (usu) of having received a prison sentence 犯罪记录(通常指曾入狱者); 前科
He's got no form! 他没有犯罪记录!
9 [C] class, esp in British private schools and some American private schools 年级(尤用於英国私立学校及美国部分私立学校的)
The youngest children are in the first form, the oldest in the sixth form. 最小的儿童上一年级, 最大的上六年级.
10 [C] long wooden bench, usu without a back 长木凳.
11 [C] printed or typed piece of paper with questions, and spaces for answers 表格
fill in an application form 填申请表.
12 [C] place where a hare lives; lair (野兔的)窝, 窟.
13 (idm 习语) bad/good `form (dated 旧) incorrect/correct social behaviour according to accepted standards 失礼的[有礼貌的]行为
It is sometimes considered bad form to smoke between courses at a meal. 在两道菜之间抽烟有时认为是失礼的. a form of address style of addr...
🔁 扩展释义
*[fɒ:m]n. 形状, 形体, 类型, 方式, 表格, 形式vt. 形成, 排列, (使)组成vi. 形成, 排列, (使)组成n. 表单【计】 表单【医】 形状, 形态, 型相关词组: in the form of... lose one's form run true to form