shape

形

丸い、四角い、長いなど、物の外側の形。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： 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.)

類義語： form, outline

よく使う表現： the shape of, a round shape, in the shape

体調、体力

人の健康や体力がどのくらいよい状態にあるか。

やさしい英語で： 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?

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

類義語： fitness, physical condition

よく使う表現： in great shape, out of shape, get into shape

状態

ある時点で、物事の状態がどのくらいよいか、悪いか。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： in … shape (The roof is in poor shape.)

類義語： condition, state

よく使う表現： in good shape, in bad shape, poor shape

形作る、成形する

切る、押す、曲げるなどして、物を特定の形にすること。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： shape something into something (He shaped the clay into a small bird.)

類義語： form, mould

よく使う表現： shape the dough, shape something into, shape the clay