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the shaping of something
名词用法，指成形或塑造的过程或结果。
The shaping of the metal was done by hammering.
金属的成形是通过锤击完成的。
成形；塑造；成型
shapings — plural of shaping
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成形；塑造；成型
The action or process of giving something a particular shape; the act of forming, defining, or fabricating something in a certain form.
The shaping of the metal was done by hammering.
金属的成形是通过锤击完成的。
塑造的动作
The action of the verb to shape.
定义某物形状的任何过程
any process serving to define the shape of something
将某物制成特定形状的行为
the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
The shaping of the clay into a vase requires skill and patience.
将黏土塑造成花瓶需要技巧和耐心。
Metal shaping is a key step in the production of car parts.
金属成形是汽车零件生产中的关键步骤。
Early childhood experiences play a major role in the shaping of personality.
早期童年经历对人格的塑造起着重要作用。
名词用法，指成形或塑造的过程或结果。
The shaping of the metal was done by hammering.
金属的成形是通过锤击完成的。
形容词用法，修饰名词，意为“成形的，塑造的”。
The shaping machine is very efficient.
这台成形机非常高效。
Not this
The shaping for the metal is precise.
Use this
The shaping of the metal is precise.
名词 'shaping' 后应使用介词 'of' 表示所属关系，而非 'for'。'shaping of something' 是标准搭配。
Not this
The shapings of the clay were completed.
Use this
The shaping of the clay was completed.
作为不可数名词，'shaping' 通常没有复数形式，谓语动词应用单数 'was'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
舆论塑造；公共舆论的形成
The Internet now plays a major role in the shaping of public opinion.
如今互联网在公共舆论的形成中发挥着重要作用。
政策制定；政策塑造
The public should have a voice in policy shaping.
公众应该在政策制定中有发言权。
成形过程；成型工艺
The shaping process must be done at a controlled temperature.
成形过程必须在受控温度下进行。
性格塑造；人格形成
Family life has a strong influence on personality shaping.
家庭生活对性格塑造有很大的影响。
成形机；整形机
Workers use a shaping machine to make flat surfaces.
工人使用成形机加工出平面。
黏土塑形
The shaping of clay requires both skill and patience.
黏土塑形既需要技巧也需要耐心。
好转；进展顺利；逐渐成形
The new project is shaping up nicely.
这个新项目进展顺利。
Use shapings naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
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shape是“形状”，加-ing就是“塑造形状的过程”：shaping，成形、塑造。
语域：mixed 常见场景：manufacturing/industrial settings、policy/social commentary、crafts and hands-on work 作名词时，shaping 多用于较正式或书面语境，表示“成形、塑造”的过程；在技术、制造及政策类论述中比较常见，日常口语里更常使用动词 shape 或动名词形式。具体含义需结合上下文判断。
以上单词的重读元音 /eɪ/ 加上 /pɪŋ/ 都与 shaping 押韵。注意 shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/、hoping /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/、capping /ˈkæpɪŋ/ 等拼写相近，但元音不同。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.