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form
16 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural forms
plural forms
Learner's definition of FORM
1
[count]
a : a type or kind of something种类；类型
- Coal is a form of carbon.煤是一种碳。
- a rare/deadly form of cancer一种罕见/致命的癌症
- a popular form of entertainment一种流行的娱乐方式
- different forms of life = different life forms [=different types of living beings]不同的生命形态
- an ancient form of music一种古老的音乐
- an art form一种艺术形式
b : one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced表现形式；方式
- The medicine can be taken in the form of a liquid or pill. = The medicine can be taken in pill or liquid form.这种药可以服用液剂或片剂。
- His essays are now available in book form. [=his essays have been published in a book]他的论文现在已经以书籍形式出版了。
- the written/spoken form of the language书面语；口语
- Antisocial behavior can take many forms. [=there are many different types of antisocial behavior]反社会行为有多种表现形式。
- Most of his wealth is in the form of stocks. [=most of his wealth consists of stocks]他的财产大部分都是股票形式。
2
a : the shape of something形状；样子
[count]
- the building's massive form这幢建筑雄伟的外形
[noncount]
- a style of architecture that emphasizes form over function重外形轻功能的建筑风格
b [count] : something that can be seen only as a shape or outline影子；轮廓
- The shadowy forms of several people were visible through the smoke.透过烟雾可看到几个模糊的人影。
3
[count] : a document with blank spaces for filling in information表格
- a tax form纳税申请表
- an application form申请表
- fill out a form填写表格
4
[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : a way of behaving that is judged as proper or improper行为方式
- It's considered bad/poor form to arrive so early. = It's not considered good form to arrive so early. [=it is not proper to arrive so early]到得过早被认为是不合乎礼节的行为。
5
[noncount]
a : a manner or style of performing表现方式；姿势
- an athlete with good form姿势优美的运动员
- She would be a better swimmer/golfer if she improved her form.她如果改进一下姿势，会是更优秀的游泳运动员/高尔夫球手。
b : condition for performing运动状态；竞技状态
- an athlete in top form [=shape]处于最佳竞技状态的运动员
c — used to describe how well or badly someone is performing表现
- She was really in great form at the party, telling jokes and dancing.晚会上她的确很活跃，又是讲笑话，又是跳舞。
- He was at the top of his form. [=he was performing extremely well]他表现得非常出色。
- (chiefly Brit) He's been playing poorly in recent months, but now he's back on form. [=now he's playing well again]最近几个月他一直表现不佳，但现在他的状态又回来了。
- (chiefly Brit) She was a little off form.她有点不在状态。
6
: the way in which the parts of a piece of writing or music or of a work of art are arranged（文学、音乐或艺术作品的）结构，形式，体裁
[noncount]
- the form and content of a poem/essay诗/散文的形式和内容
[count]
- The sonnet is a poetical form.十四行诗是一种诗体。
- symphonic forms交响乐的形式
7
[count] : any one of the different ways in which a word may be written or spoken词形；（词的）读音 — see also combining form
- the plural/possessive form of a noun名词的复数/所有格形式
- the inflected forms of a verb动词的屈折形式
8
[noncount] : a grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools（英国中学或美国一些私立学校中的）年级
- students in the sixth form六年级学生
as a matter of form
— used to say that something is done because it is polite, usual, or required形式上；按照惯例；礼节上
- He was asked to participate only as a matter of form.（人们）只是礼节性地邀请他出席。
form of address
in any way, shape, or form
take form
: to begin to develop : to start to exist or be seen开始发展；开始存在；出现
- a political movement that first took form in the 1960s一场始于20世纪60年代的政治运动
- The new stadium is gradually taking form. [=being built]新的体育场正在逐步建成。
true to form
◊ Something or someone that is (or runs, holds, etc.) true to form behaves or proceeds in the usual and expected way.一如既往
- Her latest movie is/runs true to form.她最新的电影延续了她一贯的风格。
- True to form, he was 20 minutes late for the meeting.和往常一样，他开会迟到了20分钟。
2 form /ˈfoɚm/ verb
forms; formed; forming
2 form
/ˈfoɚm/
verb
forms; formed; forming
Learner's definition of FORM
1
[+ object] : to cause (something) to have a particular shape or form使成形
- She formed [=made] the dough into balls.她把生面团捏成一个个球团。
2
[+ object] : to get, create, or develop (something) over a period of time建立；养成；形成
- form a habit养成习惯
- The friendship that they formed in school lasted a lifetime.他们上学时建立起来的友谊持续了一生。
- form an opinion形成观点
- Her early experiences played an important role in forming her personality.她早年的经历对她个性的形成有重要作用。
- His ideas were not yet fully formed.他的想法还没有完全成形。
3
a : to begin to exist or to be seen开始存在；出现
[no object]
- Fog often forms [=develops] in this valley.这个山谷里经常有雾。
- The drug can help prevent blood clots from forming.这种药对防止血栓形成很有帮助。
- Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.他的额头上冒出一粒粒汗珠。
- A plan was gradually forming in my mind.一个计划逐渐在我的头脑中形成。
[+ object]
- A plan was gradually forming itself in my mind.一个计划逐渐在我的头脑中形成。
b [no object] : to gather together in a group聚成一群；形成一体
- An angry crowd was forming in the streets.一群愤怒的人聚集在大街上。
- insects forming into swarms正在聚集成群的昆虫
4
[+ object] : to make or create (something)使产生；创立；成立
- Water vapor condenses to form clouds.水蒸气凝结形成了云。
- The two traditions have merged to form a new culture.这两种传统融合在一起，形成了一种新的文化。
- A thin layer of plastic forms a protective coating over the surface.一层薄薄的塑料在表面形成一层保护膜。
- They have formed a council to investigate the incident.他们成立了一个委员会来调查这个事件。
- form a government/company/coalition/partnership组建政府/公司/联盟；建立伙伴关系
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients until they form a paste.把干湿原料混合在一起，直到变成糊状。
- Our footprints formed a lovely pattern in the wet sand.我们的脚印在潮湿的沙地里构成了一幅可爱的图案。
5
[linking verb] : to be something成为；是
- one of several products that form [=make up, constitute] the foundation/basis of the company's success奠定公司成功基础的几款产品之一
- These principles form [=are] the essence of his philosophy.这些原理是他哲学思想的精髓。
- These books form the backbone of his collection.这些书籍在他的收藏中占有极其重要的分量。
6
[+ object] : to be arranged in (a shape)摆成；按一定形状摆放 : to move or be moved into (a shape)排成；按一定形状排列
- The chairs formed a semicircle.椅子被摆放成了一个半圆。
- a substance capable of forming different shapes一种可以变成不同形状的物质
- The dancers formed a line. = The dancers formed themselves into a line.舞蹈演员排成了一条直线。
plural forms
1
b
: a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face : figure
c
archaic : beauty
2
: the essential nature of a thing as distinguished from its matter: such as
a
b
: the component of a thing that determines its kind
3
a
: established method of expression or proceeding : procedure according to rule or rote
also : a standard or expectation based on past experience : precedent
b
: a prescribed and set order of words : formula
5
a(1)
: conduct regulated by extraneous (see extraneous sense 1) controls (as of custom or etiquette) : ceremony
(2)
: show without substance
7
a
: a supporting frame model of the human figure or part (such as the torso) of the human figure usually used for displaying apparel
b
: a proportioned and often adjustable model for fitting clothes
c
: a mold in which concrete is placed to set
9
a
: one of the different modes of existence, action, or manifestation of a particular thing or substance : kind
b
: a distinguishable group of organisms
c
10
c
: the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art compare content sense 2c
d
: a visible and measurable unit defined by a contour : a bounded surface or volume
see also take form
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Coal is a form of carbon. a rare form of cancer a popular form of entertainment an ancient form of music the written form of the language a style of architecture that emphasizes form over function The shadowy forms of several people were visible through the smoke. Verb The friendship that they formed in school lasted a lifetime. Her early experiences played an important role in forming her personality. His ideas were not yet fully formed. The drug can help prevent blood clots from forming. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. A plan was gradually forming in my mind. A plan was gradually forming itself in my mind. An angry crowd was forming in the streets. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Unmanaged stress can rear its head in the form of sleep difficulties, Robbins said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Apple’s new iPhone 14 goes on sale today, but this release is marked by a new twist in the form of Netflix marketing that could help boost awareness of the product. Adario Strange, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2022 Proof that there is room for subtlety and propriety in a world where algorithms are written to encourage engagement is delivered in the form of a new line, Brioni Donna, launched, essentially, by demand. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 For the next several months, staff at the facility logged the birds’ behavior throughout the day and night in a notebook, describing their eating habits and social bonding in the form of ‘’cuddle puddles’' and play. Alice Li, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 But these investments appear to be paying off in the form of greater efficiency and control of its supply chain. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 Their magic mostly comes in the form of music, and is used to support other characters rather than destroy enemies outright. Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 The giveaway, offered to those who sign up at the BetterHelp website, will come in the form of one-month of free therapy subscriptions, with a total equivalent value of up to $3 million. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Frances D'emilio, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 The video follows a TikTok Swift posted last night, revealing that the album artwork for the four different-colored pressings — mahogany, jade green, blood moon, and moonstone blue — of her LP’s vinyl form a clock. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 Yet the film’s strongest scenes emerge from moments of vulnerability, especially once the general and her star student form an intense bond. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 The mismatched protagonists — the brooding new girl, Eleanor (Hawke), and the disgraced queen bee, Drea (Mendes) — bond during a clandestine meeting the summer before their senior year and form a pact to enact each other’s revenge. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Helicopters were also deployed to rescue seven people in the more remote towns of the Apennine Mountains, which form the backbone of central Italy. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Make a mixture of equal parts white glue and water, then dip one-inch-wide strips of paper in the mixture and form the strips around the bowl. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Some leaf shed can still be expected, but the new leaves that form while the plant is inside will be better-adapted to the new light levels. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 Patrons form lines hours before the restaurant opens its doors daily at 4 p.m. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
Crochet pieces dominated the collection in the form of bags, cutout skirts and a multicolored two-piece looped knit set. Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Unmanaged stress can rear its head in the form of sleep difficulties, Robbins said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Apple’s new iPhone 14 goes on sale today, but this release is marked by a new twist in the form of Netflix marketing that could help boost awareness of the product. Adario Strange, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2022 Proof that there is room for subtlety and propriety in a world where algorithms are written to encourage engagement is delivered in the form of a new line, Brioni Donna, launched, essentially, by demand. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 For the next several months, staff at the facility logged the birds’ behavior throughout the day and night in a notebook, describing their eating habits and social bonding in the form of ‘’cuddle puddles’' and play. Alice Li, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 But these investments appear to be paying off in the form of greater efficiency and control of its supply chain. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 Their magic mostly comes in the form of music, and is used to support other characters rather than destroy enemies outright. Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 The giveaway, offered to those who sign up at the BetterHelp website, will come in the form of one-month of free therapy subscriptions, with a total equivalent value of up to $3 million. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Verb
Helicopters were also deployed to rescue seven people in the remote towns of the Apennine Mountains, which form the backbone of central Italy. Frances D'emilio, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 The video follows a TikTok Swift posted last night, revealing that the album artwork for the four different-colored pressings — mahogany, jade green, blood moon, and moonstone blue — of her LP’s vinyl form a clock. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 Yet the film’s strongest scenes emerge from moments of vulnerability, especially once the general and her star student form an intense bond. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 The mismatched protagonists — the brooding new girl, Eleanor (Hawke), and the disgraced queen bee, Drea (Mendes) — bond during a clandestine meeting the summer before their senior year and form a pact to enact each other’s revenge. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Helicopters were also deployed to rescue seven people in the more remote towns of the Apennine Mountains, which form the backbone of central Italy. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Make a mixture of equal parts white glue and water, then dip one-inch-wide strips of paper in the mixture and form the strips around the bowl. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Some leaf shed can still be expected, but the new leaves that form while the plant is inside will be better-adapted to the new light levels. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 Patrons form lines hours before the restaurant opens its doors daily at 4 p.m. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English forme, from Anglo-French furme, forme, from Latin forma form, beauty
Combining form
formic
Adjective combining form
French & Latin; French -forme, from Latin -formis, from forma
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of form was in the 13th century Phrases Containing form
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