shape up
phrasal verbshape up
- to develop in a particular way, especially in a good way
进展(顺利) - Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful).
我们的计划进行得很好。
- Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful).
- (informal) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc.
改善(行为、工作等) - If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job.
他要是不改好,很快就会丢饭碗的。
- If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job.