/ˈʃeɪpən/
to give shape or form to something,塑造;使成形
记忆技巧
谐音联想法
将'shapen'拆解为'shape(形状)' + 'en(动词后缀,如widen)',联想成'使有形状'。
视觉联想法
想象一个陶艺家(potter)用手'shapen'一块黏土,嘴里念叨:'Shape it! Shape-en!'(塑形!塑形!)
例句
The potter used his hands to shapen the clay into a beautiful vase.(陶艺家用双手将黏土塑造成一个漂亮的花瓶。)