reshaping

reshaping — verb

  • reshapingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • reshapings3rd person singular
  • reshapinging-ing form
  • reshapingedpast simple

1. to change the structure, organization, or appearance of something so that it has

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to change the structure, organization, or appearance of something so that it has a different form, purpose, or effect

例句

Emre helped the company reshape its marketing strategy to attract younger customers.

reshape + object (strategy)

New environmental laws are reshaping how factories handle waste and emissions.

passive progressive: are reshaping how [clause]

同義詞
  • transform

    more dramatic — suggests a complete change in nature, not just form

  • restructure

    more specific — focuses on changing the internal organization

  • remodel

    more concrete — often used for physical spaces or objects

反義詞
  • preserve

    to keep something in its existing state

文法句型

reshape + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used to describe major changes to systems, organizations, ideas, or physical forms. The subject is frequently an event, policy, or process rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌The artist reshaped the clay on the wheel.
✅The artist shaped the clay on the wheel.
💡'reshape' implies doing it again or differently; for the first time, use 'shape'.
❌I reshaped my hair this morning.
✅I restyled my hair this morning.
💡'reshape' sounds unnatural for personal grooming; use a more specific verb.