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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
Exemplos
The ice cream was shaped using a plastic mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Exemplos
The mold captured every detail of the carved ornament.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Exemplos
Athletes of this mold thrive under pressure.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Exemplos
She wore gloves to remove mold from the old books.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Exemplos
Mold contributes to soil fertility by retaining moisture.
to mold
01
moldar, modelar
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
Exemplos
The artist molded the soft wax into a lifelike sculpture of a bird.
O artista moldou a cera macia em uma escultura realista de um pássaro.
02
moldar, modelar
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Exemplos
The carpenter molded a chair from wood, carving and shaping the material into a comfortable and stylish piece of furniture.
O carpinteiro moldou uma cadeira de madeira, esculpindo e moldando o material em uma peça de mobiliário confortável e elegante.
03
mofar, ficar coberto de mofo
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Exemplos
If you leave wet clothes in a pile for too long, they will eventually mold, producing a foul smell.
Se você deixar roupas molhadas em uma pilha por muito tempo, elas acabarão mofando, produzindo um cheiro desagradável.
04
moldar, formar
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Exemplos
The cultural traditions of her heritage molded her identity.
As tradições culturais de sua herança moldaram sua identidade.
05
moldar, adaptar
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Exemplos
The tailor skillfully molded the fabric to fit the client's body, creating a garment that accentuated their figure.
O alfaiate habilmente moldou o tecido para se ajustar ao corpo do cliente, criando uma peça que acentuava sua figura.
Árvore Lexical
moldable
moldy
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