“In a Good Shape” 是什么意思?
短语 “in a good shape” 通常用来描述某人身体状况良好、健康或体能优秀。但在英语中,更地道的说法其实是 “in good shape”(不加冠词 a)。
一、正确表达:in good shape
在标准英语中,我们通常说:
He’s in good shape because he exercises every day.
After months of training, she’s finally in good shape for the marathon.
二、“in a good shape” 正确吗?
严格来说,“in a good shape” 在指人的身体状况时是 不自然甚至错误的。因为 “shape” 在此为不可数名词,表示“体能状态”或“健康状况”,前面不应加不定冠词 “a”。
不过,在某些特定语境下(如描述物体外形),可以说 “in a good shape”:
The old vase is still in a good shape despite its age.(这个旧花瓶虽然年代久远,但外形依然完好。)
注意:当谈论人的健康或体能时,请使用 in good shape;当谈论物品的物理外形是否完好时,才可能用到 in a good shape,但即便如此,母语者也更常说 in good condition。
三、常见搭配与例句
- stay in good shape — 保持良好体能
- get back in shape — 恢复体型/体能
- out of shape — 体能差、缺乏锻炼
I need to start running again—I’m really out of shape!
Yoga helps her stay in good shape both physically and mentally.
四、小结
✅ 正确(用于人): in good shape
⚠️ 少用或避免(用于人): in a good shape
✅ 可接受(用于物品,但较少见): in a good shape