also ship-shape, "properly arranged," 1640s, originally "according to the fashion of a (sailing) ship," where neatness is a priority and the rigging must be serviceable and stowed properly; from ship (n.) + shape (n.).
双语例句
1. all shipshape and Bristol fashion
一切都井井有条
来自《权威词典》
2. The house only needs an occasional coat of paint to keep it shipshape.
房子只需偶尔粉刷一次就可以保持整洁。
来自辞典例句
3. All well, I hope; all shipshape and seaworthy?'
我希望一切进展顺利, 万事俱备,只等出航. ”
来自英汉文学 - 金银岛
4. I got the house all shipshape while he was away.