form

list, catalog(ue), register, roll, schedule, table, chart, form

mould, forge, form, shape

名词 form:

1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
   同义词：word form, signifier, descriptor
2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
   同义词：kind, sort, variety
3. a perceptual structure
   同义词：shape, pattern
4. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
   同义词：shape, configuration, contour, conformation
5. alternative names for the body of a human being
   同义词：human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, flesh
6. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
   同义词：shape
7. the visual appearance of something or someone
   同义词：shape, cast
8. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
   同义词：phase
9. a printed document with spaces in which to write
10. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
    同义词：variant, strain, var.
11. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
12. a particular mode in which something is manifested
13. a body of students who are taught together
    同义词：class, grade
14. an ability to perform well
15. a life-size dummy used to display clothes
    同义词：mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin
16. a mold for setting concrete

动词 form:

1. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
   同义词：constitute, make
2. create (as an entity)
   同义词：organize, organise
3. develop into a distinctive entity
   同义词：take form, take shape, spring
4. give shape or form to
   同义词：shape
5. make something, usually for a specific function
   同义词：shape, work, mold, mould, forge
6. establish or impress firmly in the mind
   同义词：imprint
7. assume a form or shape

1. The team were on excellent form throughout the whole competition.
   这个队在整个比赛过程中一直处於极好的竞技状态。
2. After six months training, the whole team is in superb form.
   全队经过六个月的训练竞技状态极佳。
3. His research formed the basis of his new book.
   他的研究成果是他这本新书的基础。
4. I've got no record of this horse's form.
   我没有这匹马的情况记录。
5. Judging by recent form, he should easily pass the exam.
   从他最近的表现来看，他应该很容易考及格。
6. In the early morning light we could just see the dark forms of the mountains.
   在晨曦中，我们仅能看到群山的轮廓。
7. He determined to form a club.
   他决心成立一个俱乐部。
8. A plan began to form in his head.
   一项计划在他脑子中形成。

form

n.（名词）

The shape and structure of an object.
形状：物体的样子和构造
The body or outward appearance of a person or an animal considered separately from the face or head; figure.
形体，身材：动物或人除脸或头外的身体或外貌；身材

The essence of something.
本质：某物的本质
The mode in which a thing exists, acts, or manifests itself; kind:
形式，种类：某物存在、运作、显现的方式；种类：
例句：
a form of animal life; a form of blackmail.
动物的生活方式；恐吓的方式

Procedure as determined or governed by regulation or custom.
步骤：由规则或习俗确定或支配的程序
A fixed order of words or procedures, as for use in a ceremony; a formula.
仪式：一种固定的次序或程序，用于仪式等；规则
A document with blanks for the insertion of details or information:
表格：留有空格供填写具体情况或信息的文书：
例句：
insurance forms.
保险表格

Manners or conduct as governed by etiquette, decorum, or custom.
举止：由礼节、礼仪或习俗支配的举止或行为
Behavior according to a fixed or accepted standard:
行为：合乎固定或认可标准的行为：
例句：
Tardiness is considered bad form.
拖拉被认为是一种不良行为

Performance considered with regard to acknowledged criteria:
表现：以公认技术为评判标准的表现：
例句：
a good jump shooter having an unusual form.
表现与众不同的优秀跳投者

Proven ability to perform:
水平，状态：已知的表现能力：
例句：
a musician at the top of her form.
水平处于顶峰的音乐家

Fitness, as of an athlete or animal, with regard to health or training.
状态：与健康或训练有关的运动员或动物的竞技状态
The past performance of a racehorse.
赛马过去的表现
A racing form.
赛马成绩记录表

Method of arrangement or manner of coordinating elements in literary or musical composition or in organized discourse:
形式：有规则地将文字、乐章或推理要素排列起来的方式：
例句：
presented my ideas in outline form; a treatise in the form of a dialogue.
用提纲的形式表现我的想法；对话形式的论文

A particular type or example of such arrangement:
体裁：这种排列的特定类型或实例：
例句：
The essay is a literary form.
散文是一种文字体裁

The design, structure, or pattern of a work of art:
结构：一件艺术的设计、结构或模式：
例句：
symphonic form.
交响曲

A mold for the setting of concrete.
模板：浇注混凝土的模板
A model of the human figure or part of it used for displaying clothes.
人体模型：人体或部分人体支架模型，用于展示服装
A proportioned model that may be adjusted for fitting clothes.
可调整大小比例的模型：与人体相称的，常可调整的模型，以适用各种服装
A grade in a British secondary school or in some American private schools:
年级：指英国中学或美国一些私立学校中的年级：
例句：
the sixth form.
六年级

A linguistic form.
语型：一种语言学形式
The external aspect of words with regard to their inflections, pronunciation, or spelling:
字的形式变化：因词形、发音或拼写变化的一个词的不同形体之一：
例句：
verb forms.
动词词形

Chiefly British A long seat; a bench.
【多用于英国】 长椅子；长板凳
The resting place of a hare.
野兔的栖息地点
Botany A subdivision of a variety usually differing in one trivial characteristic, such as flower color.
【植物学】 分类：通常有细微特性区别的种属的再分，如花色的再分
v.（动词）
formed,form.ing,forms
v.tr.（及物动词）

To give form to; shape:
做成；成形：
例句：
form clay into figures.
将泥土捏成泥像

To develop in the mind; conceive:
想出：在脑海中形成；想象：
例句：
form an opinion.
形成想法

To shape or mold (dough, for example) into a particular form.
塑造：将（面团等）塑造或浇铸成一特殊形状
To arrange oneself in:
成形：让自己形成：
例句：
Holding out his arms, the cheerleader formed a T. The acrobats formed a pyramid.
啦啦队长伸出手臂做成T形；杂技演员们形成一座金字塔

To organize or arrange:
组织或安排：
例句：
The environmentalists formed their own party.
环境保护主义者组成了自己的团体

To fashion, train, or develop by instruction or precept:
造成，形成：通过指导或训导形成、训练或发展：
例句：
form a child`s mind.
造就孩子的想法

To come to have; develop or acquire:
养成：养成；发展或获得：
例句：
form a habit.
养成习惯

To constitute or compose a usually basic element, part, or characteristic of.
构成：组成或作为…通常的基本要素、成分或特性

To produce (a tense, for example) by assuming an inflection:
形成：通过采用曲折变化构成（如时态）：
例句：
form the pluperfect.
构成过去完成时

To make (a word) by derivation or composition.
衍生：用派生法或复合法构（词）
To put in order; arrange.
排列；整理
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become formed or shaped.
形成或成型
To come into being by taking form; arise.
出现：以显现某种形式的方式产生；出现
To assume a specified form, shape, or pattern.
具有特殊的形态：排成一定形式、形状或模式

来源：
Middle English forme
中古英语 forme
from Latin fôrma
源自 拉丁语 fôrma

【引伸】
form.abil.ity
n.（名词）
form.able
adj.（形容词）
<参考词汇><同义词>form,figure,shape,configuration,contour,profileThese nouns refer to the external outline of a thing.
这些名词指的是一个物体的外部曲线。
Form is the outline and structure of a thing as opposed to its substance:
Form 是相对于一个物体本质而言的某物的外形和构造：
例句：
stalactites of curious forms;
形状奇异的钟乳石；

例句：
a garden in the form of a lovers` knot.
同心结状的花园。

Figure refers usually to form as established by bounding or enclosing lines:
Figure 常指按照限定或围起的线条成形：
例句：
The cube is a solid geometric figure.
立方体是一个牢固的几何图形。

例句：
.Europe is disclosed as a prone and emaciated figure, the Alps shaping like a backbone, and the branching mountain chains like ribs, the peninsular plateau of Spain forming a head. (Thomas Hardy).
.欧洲象一个前倾而憔悴的人，阿尔卑斯山脉象他的脊椎，支脉象肋骨，西班牙的半岛高原则形成头. （托马斯·哈代）。

Shape implies three-dimensional definition that indicates both outline and bulk or mass:
Shape 含有立体的概念，指轮廓和体积：
例句：
.Rowing [at night] , he faced her, a hooded and cloaked shape. (Joseph Conrad).
.划船时 ，他面对着她，一个戴头巾，斗篷的模样. （约瑟夫·康拉德）。

Configuration stresses the pattern formed by the arrangement of parts within an outline:
Configuration 强调在轮廓内将几部分排列起形成的模型：
例句：
The map shows the configuration of the North American continent, with its mountains, rivers, and plains.
地图描绘出北美大陆的地形以及它的山脉、河流和平原。

Contour refers especially to the outline of a three-dimensional figure:
Contour 尤指一个立体物的轮廓：
例句：
I ran my finger along the soft, curving contour of the child`s cheek.
我抚摸着孩子柔和、轮廓深刻的面颊。

Profile denotes the outline of something viewed against a backgroundand especially the outline of the human face in side view:
Profile 指在某背景之下显现出的轮廓，尤指人的侧面像：
例句：
We glimpsed the profile of the church steeple against the last glow of the sunset.
我们瞥见在最后的晚霞的衬托下的教堂尖顶。

例句：
The profile of the old warrior was characterized by a strong jaw and an aquiline nose.
老战士侧面像的特征是一个坚硬的下巴和一个鹰钩鼻。