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Mold
01
a container or form used to shape food or other materials by pouring them in while liquid, which then hardens into the container's shape
Beispiele
She poured the chocolate into a heart-shaped mold.
The gelatin set perfectly in the star mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Beispiele
The clay figure was a perfect mold of the original model.
Bronze statues are often cast from molds.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Beispiele
He was of a different mold than his colleagues, always seeking adventure.
Leaders of this mold are rare and inspiring.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Beispiele
Bread left out too long developed green mold.
Mold can ruin food if not stored properly.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Beispiele
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
formen, gestalten
to give a soft substance a particular shape or form by placing it into a mold or pressing it
Transitive: to mold a material into a form
Beispiele
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Sie formte den Ton sorgfältig zu einer schönen Vase auf der Töpferscheibe.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
Kinder lieben es, farbenfrohen Playdough im Kunstunterricht zu fantasievollen Figuren zu formen.
02
formen, gestalten
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Beispiele
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
Der Künstler formte eine Skulptur aus Ton, indem er sie sorgfältig zu einer lebensechten Darstellung einer menschlichen Figur gestaltete.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Sie formte eine Vase aus Keramik.
03
schimmeln, mit Schimmel bedeckt werden
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Beispiele
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Wenn Sie Brot bei feuchtem Wetter draußen lassen, wird es schnell schimmeln und damit ungenießbar.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Mit der Zeit begannen die feuchten Wände des Kellers zu schimmeln, was eine umfangreiche Reinigung und Renovierung erforderte.
04
formen, prägen
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Beispiele
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Die Lehren seiner Eltern und Mentoren prägten seine Weltanschauung.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
Die inspirierenden Geschichten großer Führungskräfte prägten ihre Bestrebungen.
05
formen, anpassen
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Beispiele
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
Die maßgefertigte Orthese wurde geformt, um den einzigartigen Konturen des Fußes des Patienten zu entsprechen.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
Der Kfz-Techniker formte die Gummidichtung, damit sie eng an den Rändern der Autotür anliegt.
Lexikalischer Baum
moldable
moldy
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