词组 | in condition |
释义 | Idiom in condition and in shape Theme: HEALTH - FIT in good health; strong and healthy. (Used only with people.)Bob exercises frequently, so he's in condition.If I were in shape, I could run faster and farther.I'm not healthy. I have to try to get into shape. in (good) condition1. In good, robust health; strong or fit. Boy, I really need to get in condition. Ten years working behind a desk have given me quite a belly! Wow, Jim is really in good condition lately. 2. Prepared. No, the manuscript isn't in good condition for review yet—I still have a few sections to edit. in conditionand in(to) shapein good health; strong and healthy; fit. Bob exercises frequently, so he's in condition. If I were in shape, Icould run faster and farther. I'm really overweight. I have to try to get into shape. in conditionAlso, in good condition or shape ; in shape. Physically fit; also, in a state of readiness. For example, I've got to get in condition before the next road race, or This project's in good shape now, or Is this report in shape to show to the president? The first expression dates from the late 1700s; the use of shape for "a state of health or repair" dates from the mid-1800s. The antonyms of these expressions, out of condition and out of shape, date from the mid-1800s. For example, Their stock was out of condition and not suitable for selling, or I'm so out of shape that I can barely run a mile. |
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