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.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
例
The clay figure was a perfect mold of the original model.
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.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
例
Bread left out too long developed green mold.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
例
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
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
To create a uniform design, the carpenter carefully molded the wood into identical shapes for the furniture project.
均一なデザインを作成するために、大工は家具プロジェクトのために木材を慎重に型取りし、同じ形にしました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
語彙ツリー
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