shapeless
/ˈʃeɪpləs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʃeɪpləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈshā-pləs/ (ame, mw)
shapeless — 形容詞
- shapelesspositive
- more shapelesscomparative
- most shapelesssuperlative
1. describes something that does not have a clear, fixed, or recognizable shape or
無定形
沒有清晰形狀或結構的
describes something that does not have a clear, fixed, or recognizable shape or structure, so it is hard to describe or organize.
Eli's favourite sweater had become completely shapeless after years of washing and wearing.
Eli 最喜歡的那件毛衣洗了又穿、穿了又洗幾年後，變得完全無定形了。
collocation: completely shapeless
A shapeless mass of grey clouds covered the whole sky before the rain began.
一大片不成形的灰雲在下雨前籠罩了整個天空。
collocation: shapeless mass
The meeting became a shapeless discussion that went on for hours without reaching any decision.
那場會議變成一場結構鬆散的討論，持續了好幾個小時卻沒有達成任何決議。
Tanvi drew a shapeless figure in the sand before the waves washed it away.
Tanvi 在沙灘上畫了一個看不出形狀的圖案，然後就被海浪沖掉了。
The novel's plot felt shapeless, with scenes that did not connect in any clear way.
那部小說的情節感覺很鬆散，場景之間沒有任何清楚的連結。
- formless
more literary and less common in everyday speech; suggests a complete lack of any recognizable form
- amorphous
more technical or formal; describes something with no clear structure or boundaries, often in science or abstract contexts
- unstructured
focuses on lack of organization rather than physical shape; common for discussions, meetings, or documents
- shaped
having a clear or intended form
- structured
organized with a clear plan or framework
用法筆記
Common with nouns like 'mass', 'figure', 'form', and 'clouds'. Can describe both physical objects (clothing, shapes) and abstract things (arguments, plots, discussions).
常見錯誤
2. describes a person's body or an item of clothing that lacks a pleasing, well-bal
不勻稱
缺乏優美體形或線條的
describes a person's body or an item of clothing that lacks a pleasing, well-balanced, or attractive form.
Lauren thought the leggings were too shapeless; they made her look like a bag.
Lauren 覺得那條緊身褲太不勻稱了，穿起來像一個袋子。
collocation: shapeless + clothing
The dress hung on her body in a shapeless way, hiding her natural curves.
那件裙子鬆垮垮地掛在她身上，遮住了她身體的自然曲線。
After years in the attic, the once-elegant armchair had become soft and shapeless.
那張曾經很雅緻的扶手椅在閣樓裡放了好幾年後，變得又軟又變形。
Hassan tried on several jackets, but each felt shapeless and did not fit his shoulders.
Hassan 試穿了幾件夾克，但每件都不合身形，穿在他肩上都不好看。
- baggy
neutral or positive for loose-fitting clothes; 'shapeless' is more negative
- saggy
describes something that has drooped or lost its firmness, often from wear
- ill-fitting
focuses on poor size match rather than lack of shape; can be too big or too small
- shapely
having an attractive, well-proportioned shape, especially of a person's body
- well-fitting
clothing that matches the wearer's body shape correctly
用法筆記
Often carries a mildly negative judgment about appearance. More common for clothing (dresses, jackets, coats) than for body parts directly. Can also describe furniture that has sagged or lost its original form.