formとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
1. an (outward) appearance or shape
外観, 外見, 外形
The sculptures have a simple form. She has a graceful slender form. This building is in the form of semicircle.
2. the way something is or appears to be; mode
形, 形態, 形状, あり方
water in the form of ice a fairy in human form various forms of love The medicine can be taken in powdered or tablet form. It's a form of blackmail. Aristocracy is a form of government that places strength in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class(=the aristocrats).
3. a way of doing something; manner or fashion
やり方, 方法, 形式
Breakfast is served in buffet form from 6:00 to 10:00.
4. the style or manner of orderly arrangement or representation of parts in a work of art; style
(表現)形式
in sonata form in sonnet form The novel is written in a form of a diary.
5. polite ways of behaving in social situations; manners and etiquette
礼儀作法
It's bad to burp in public.
6. a kind or type of thing; variety
種類
Which form of travel do you prefer?
7. a piece of paper with blank spaces for information to be filled in; questionnaire or application form
用紙; 質問用紙, 申込用紙
an application form an order form Fill in your name and address on this form.
Verb 動詞
1. be the material of; make or be made into a particular form
~を形作る
We formed clay into a pot. ー We made a clay pot.
2. be the element of; make up a particular amount or proportion
~を成す
A bowl of rice forms the basis of most Japanese meals. ー Rice forms a large part of their diet.
~を成す
The Nile forms the boundary between Rwanda and Tanzania. His success formed a good example for me.
4. take shape; take the form of
形成される, 形を成す, 現れる|~の形をとる, ~になる
Ice forms at 0 degrees Celsius and below. The water formed into icicles. Waters forms ice when it freezes.
5. take shape in the mind; give shape to; conceive or frame
~を形作る, ~を形成する, ~をまとめる
form an idea[opinion, plan, ...]
6. take shape by habitual practise; build up or acquire
~を形成する
form good habits Education helps to form the mind[character].
7. start an organization, business, or relationship; organize or establish
~を組織する, ~を設立する, ~を始める
form a club[group, committee, company, cabinet, alliance, friendship, ...]