shape

forma

Aspetto esterno di qualcosa, per esempio rotondo, quadrato o allungato.

In inglese semplice: The outer form of something, such as whether it is round, square, or long.

• The table has a round shape.
• Clouds change shape as they move.
• She cut the paper into different shapes.

Come si usa: the shape of something (I like the shape of this bowl.); in the shape of something (The cake was in the shape of a star.)

Sinonimi: form, outline

Espressioni comuni: the shape of, a round shape, in the shape

forma fisica

Il livello di salute e forza fisica di una persona.

In inglese semplice: How healthy and physically strong someone is.

• She is in great shape.
• I got into shape by cycling.
• Are you out of shape after the winter?

Come si usa: in … shape (Regular swimming keeps me in good shape.); out of shape (I felt out of shape after months without exercise.)

Sinonimi: fitness, physical condition

Espressioni comuni: in great shape, out of shape, get into shape

stato

La condizione più o meno buona in cui si trova qualcosa in un certo momento.

In inglese semplice: How good or bad something is at a particular time.

• The car is in good shape.
• Her old books were in terrible shape.
• Is the business in better shape now?

Come si usa: in … shape (The roof is in poor shape.)

Sinonimi: condition, state

Espressioni comuni: in good shape, in bad shape, poor shape

modellare, plasmare

Dare una forma precisa a qualcosa tagliandolo, premendolo o piegandolo.

In inglese semplice: To make something have a particular outer form by cutting, pressing, or bending it.

• Shape the dough into balls.
• She shaped the wood with a knife.
• Can you shape this wire into a circle?

Come si usa: shape something into something (He shaped the clay into a small bird.)

Sinonimi: form, mould

Espressioni comuni: shape the dough, shape something into, shape the clay