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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
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
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
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
Ela moldou cuidadosamente o barro em um belo vaso na roda de oleiro.
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
As crianças adoram moldar massinha colorida em figuras imaginativas durante a aula de arte.
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 artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
O artista moldou uma escultura de argila, moldando-a cuidadosamente em uma representação realista de uma figura humana.
She molded a vase from ceramic.
Ela moldou um vaso de cerâmica.
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 bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
Se você deixar pão fora em tempo úmido, ele rapidamente mofará, tornando-se impróprio para consumo.
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
Com o tempo, as paredes úmidas do porão começaram a mofar, exigindo uma limpeza e renovação extensas.
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 teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
Os ensinamentos de seus pais e mentores moldaram sua visão de mundo.
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
As histórias inspiradoras de grandes líderes moldaram suas aspirações.
05
moldar, adaptar
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Exemplos
The custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
A órtese personalizada foi moldada para se ajustar aos contornos únicos do pé do paciente.
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
O técnico automotivo moldou a vedação de borracha para se ajustar firmemente em torno das bordas da porta do carro.
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