Shape: to influence the way that a person, idea, or situation develops.
相当于influence 和 have an impact on
很多人认为，我们所讲的语言可以决定我们的思维方式。
翻译：Many people suppose that the language we speak can shape the way we think.
场景1：家庭环境 It is well known that family environment shapes our personality to some extent.
场景2：自律 The high self-discipline shapes his success.
