Word · Frequency #20785
shapeliest
匀称的；形状美好的；体态优美的
shapeliest is the superlative of shapely.
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
- 1.
Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
外形美观,悦目。
- 2.
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
形状匀称的
外形美观,悦目。；形状匀称的；样子好的；定形的；形状美好的
In use
The old vase has a shapely curve that makes it look elegant.
After months of exercise, her legs look much shapelier than before.
The willow tree has the shapeliest branches in the garden.
a slim waist and shapely legs
shapely + noun
常作定语，修饰具体事物或身体部位，强调外形线条优美、比例匀称。
She has long, shapely legs.
她有一双修长匀称的腿。
be/look + shapely
作表语时，主语通常为物品或人的体态，表示整体形状很好看。
The vase is simple but very shapely.
这个花瓶虽然简单，但线条十分优美。
shapelier than
shapelier 为比较级，常与 than 连用；最高级形式是 shapeliest。
Connections
Collocations
- shapely legs
- 匀称的双腿
- She has long, shapely legs.她有一双修长匀称的腿。
- shapely figure
- 匀称的身材
- The dress emphasized her shapely figure.这条裙子突显了她匀称的身材。
- shapely curves
- 优美的曲线
- The car's shapely curves caught everyone's eye.这辆汽车的优美曲线吸引了所有人的目光。
- shapely silhouette
- 匀称的身影
- She admired her shapely silhouette in the mirror.她在镜中欣赏自己匀称的身影。
- shapely ankles
- 匀称的脚踝
- She wore heels to show off her shapely ankles.她穿上高跟鞋来展示自己匀称的脚踝。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
shape（形状）+ly → 形状很美，就是匀称好看。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：describing a person's figure、describing an object's outline 通常用来指人或物体的形状匀称、美观；多用于书面描写人物身材或物品轮廓，比较常见于文学作品或正式说明中，日常随意的口语中使用较少。
Pronunciation & Spelling
shapely 的重音音节 /ʃeɪp/ 与 shape 完全相同；shade、shake 也以 /ʃeɪ/ 开头。lately、mainly 同样含 /eɪ/ + /li/，但辅音不同，不是严格押韵。deeply 有相同结尾 /pli/，但元音为 /iː/，注意拼写差异。
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