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1 shape, configuration, conformation, order, organization,arrangement, formation, construction, structure, construct,frame, cut, cast, mould, pattern, appearance

manifestation:The equipment in the playground was in a variety of geometricforms. In what form will the jinnee appear next.

2 figure, body,build, shape, physique, anatomy

silhouette, aspect, look,appearance, profile, contour

carriage, bearing, attitude, pose,Slang US bod, built: She has the form of a wrestler.

3 type,kind, variety, sort, breed, species, genus, genre, character,make, brand, colour, tone, tint, texture, fabric, material,feather, description, manner, way, nature, style, stamp,manifestation: What forms of life are not of divine origin? Herevelled in music in all its forms.

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model, format,frame, framework, course, procedure, order, regimen, method,system, ritual, formula, rule(s), practice, technique, way,means, approach, mode, fashion, manner, style: Fill in theapplication form in ink. Please follow the proper form whensubmitting articles.

5 condition, state, shape, trim, fettle:He seems in unusually good form tonight.

6 decorum, behaviour,deportment, formality, ceremony, convention, etiquette, manners,conduct, custom, protocol, propriety, ritual: Follow correctform when writing to the king. Spitting is considered bad form.

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7 make, fabricate, forge, shape, mould, fashion, produce,turn out, manufacture, construct, assemble, put together, setup, put up, build, erect, elevate, raise, put up

organize,codify

develop: The architect takes the many elements andforms them into a coherent whole. Have you formed an opinion ofthe book.

8 create, originate, devise, invent, compose,formulate, give form or shape, coin, concoct, conceive,contrive, dream up, imagine, visualize, envisage, US envision:His ideas of religion were formed when he was very young. Apicture of the battle was formed in my mind.

9 make up,constitute, be made up of, comprise, be composed of

serve as:This compound is formed of many elements. Six fugues formed themain part of the programme.

10 acquire, develop, cultivate,contract

get: In prison I formed the habit of rolling my owncigarettes. We formed a lasting friendship.

11 develop, grow,arise, appear, materialize, show up, take shape or form,accumulate: When the yeast is added, a barm forms on thesurface.

UK verb  ESSENTIAL  intransitive or transitive

to begin to exist or to make something begin to exist   （使）出现，（使）形成，（使）产生 A crowd formed around the accident.   事故现场围起了一群人。 A solution began to form in her mind.   她想到了一个解决办法。 She formed the clay into a small bowl.   她把陶土捏成了一只小碗。 I formed the impression (= the way she behaved suggested to me) that she didn't really want to come.   我形成了一种印象：她其实并不想来。  ESSENTIAL  [L only + noun]

to make or be something    制作；成为 The lorries formed a barricade across the road.   数辆货车横在路上，形成了路障。 Together they would form the next government.   他们将共同组建下届政府。 This information formed the basis of the report.   这些资讯奠定了报告的基础。 intransitive (also form up) slightly formal

If separate things form, they come together to make a whole    形成；组成 The children formed into lines.   孩子们排好了队。 The procession formed up and moved off slowly.   游行队伍列好队，缓缓离去。UK noun DOCUMENT 文件  ESSENTIAL  countable

a paper or set of papers printed with spaces in which answers to questions can be written or information can be recorded in an organized way    表，表格 an application form (= document used for asking officially for something, for example a job)   申请表 an entry form (= document used to enter a competition)   报名表 Please fill in/out the form with black ink.   请用黑色墨水填写表格。 When you have completed the form, hand it in at the desk.   填完表格后，请交到这张桌子上来。UK noun TYPE 类型  ESSENTIAL  countable

a type of something    类型；种类；形式 Swimming is the best form of exercise.   游泳是最佳的锻炼方式。UK noun SHAPE 形状  IMPROVER  countable

the shape or appearance of something    形状；外形；外表 I could just about make out his sleeping form on the bed.   我只能隐约看出他在床上睡觉时的轮廓。 The moon highlighted the shadowy forms of the hills.   月光凸显了山峦影影绰绰的轮廓。 The lawn was laid out in the form of the figure eight.   草坪被设计成了八字形。 take form

to gradually be seen or gradually develop    逐渐成形；渐渐发展 Trees and hedges started to take form as the fog cleared.   随着雾气散去，树和篱笆开始渐渐显露。 As they chatted, the idea of a holiday together gradually took form.   他们聊天时，逐渐形成了一起去度假的想法。UK noun ABILITY 能力  ADVANCED  uncountable

A competitor's form is their ability to be successful over a period of time   （参赛者的）竞技状态，良好状态 Both horses have shown good form over the last season.   两匹马在上个赛季中都表现出了良好的竞技状态。 After a bad year, she has regained her form.   经过一年的低迷后，她已恢复了竞技状态。 be on good/great, etc. form UK (US be in good/great, etc. form)  ADVANCED 

to be feeling or performing well    感觉不错；状态良好 Paul was on good form at the wedding and kept everyone entertained.   保罗在婚礼上情绪极佳，把大家都逗得乐呵呵的。UK noun GRAMMAR 文法  ADVANCED  countable

a part of a verb, or a different but related word    词形；形式 The continuous form of 'stand' is 'standing'.   stand 的进行时形式是 standing。 'Stood' is an inflected form of 'stand'.   stood 是 stand 的屈折形式。 'Hers' is the possessive form of 'her'.   hers 是 her 的所有格形式。 'Isn't' is the short form of 'is not'.   isn't 是 is not 的缩写形式。UK noun SCHOOL GROUP 学校集体 countable

in the UK, a class of school children or a group of classes of children of a similar age   （英国的）班级，年级UK noun BEHAVIOUR 行为 bad form old-fashioned

rude behaviour    无礼的举动 Was that bad form then, leaving so early?   那么，这么早离开失礼吗？UK noun SEAT 座位 countable old-fashioned

a long thin seat, usually without a back    长板凳