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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
형태를 만들다, 주조하다
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
예시들
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
그녀는 도예가의 물레 위에서 점토를 아름다운 꽃병으로 조심스럽게 만들어 냈습니다.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
아이들은 미술 시간에 색깔 있는 플레이도우를 상상력이 풍부한 모양으로 만들기를 좋아합니다.
02
형태를 만들다, 성형하다
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
예시들
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
예술가는 점토로 조각상을 만들어, 인간의 형상을 생생하게 표현하도록 신중하게 모양을 잡았다.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
그녀는 세라믹으로 꽃병을 만들었다.
03
곰팡이가 피다, 곰팡이가 덮이다
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
예시들
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
습한 날씨에 빵을 밖에 두면 빨리 곰팡이가 생겨 먹기에 부적합해질 것입니다.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
시간이 지남에 따라 지하室的 습한 벽에 곰팡이가 피기 시작했고, 광범위한 청소와 리모델링이 필요했습니다.
04
형성하다, 영향을 주다
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
예시들
The teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
그의 부모와 멘토들의 가르침이 그의 세계관을 형성했습니다.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
위대한 지도자들의 영감을 주는 이야기들이 그녀의 열망을 형성했습니다.
05
성형하다, 맞추다
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
예시들
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
맞춤형 보조기는 환자의 발의 독특한 윤곽에 맞게 성형되었습니다.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
자동차 기술자는 차문 가장자리에 단단히 맞도록 고무 씰을 성형했습니다.
어휘 나무
moldable
moldy
mold
