to take form
01
to gradually become visible or recognizable in physical form
例
As the fog lifted, the outlines of distant mountains began to take form on the horizon.
霧が晴れるにつれて、遠くの山々の輪郭が地平線上に形を成し始めた。
The sculpture slowly took form under the artist ’s skilled hands, revealing a graceful figure.
彫刻は芸術家の熟練した手によってゆっくりと形を成し、優美な姿を現した。
02
(of an idea or plan) to develop or become more defined
例
Over the course of several meetings, the proposal took form and became a viable strategy.
いくつかの会議の過程で、提案は形を成し、実行可能な戦略となった。
The concept for the novel is taking form in her mind as she brainstorms with her editor.
その小説のコンセプトは、彼女が編集者とブレインストーミングをしている間に彼女の心の中で形を成しつつある。
