[ xíngshì ] 1.(地势) terrain; topographical features 短语和例子 形势险要 strategically important terrain2.(事物发展的状况) situation; circumstances 短语和例子 非常微妙的形势 a very delicate situation; 国际形势the international situation; 国内形势 the domestic situation; 形势所迫 the force of circumstances; 形势大好。 the situation is excellent. 认清了形势, 我决心战斗到底。 realizing the situation i was determined to fight to the last. 形势逼人。 the situation is pressing.; the situation demands immediate action.; the situation urges people to make rapid progress. 形势危急。 the chips are down