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
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
型に入れる, 形作る
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
例
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
彼女はろくろの上で粘土を注意深く美しい花瓶に形作りました。
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
子供たちはアートの授業でカラフルなプレイドーを想像力豊かな形に成形するのが大好きです。
02
形作る, 成型する
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
例
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
芸術家は粘土から彫刻を形作り、人間の姿をリアルに表現するように注意深く形を整えた。
She molded a vase from ceramic.
彼女はセラミックから花瓶を形作った。
03
カビが生える, カビで覆われる
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
例
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
湿気の多い天候でパンを外に置いておくと、すぐにカビが生え、消費に適さなくなります。
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
時間が経つにつれて、地下室の湿った壁はカビ始め、大規模な清掃と改修が必要になりました。
04
形作る, 影響を与える
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
例
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
彼の両親やメンターの教えが彼の世界観を形作りました。
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
偉大なリーダーたちの感動的な物語は、彼女の願望を形作りました。
05
成形する, 合わせる
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
例
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
オーダーメイドの装具は、患者の足のユニークな輪郭に合うように成形されました。
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
自動車技術者は、車のドアの縁にぴったり合うようにゴムシールを成形しました。
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