Mold
01
form, bakform
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
Exempel
He crafted soap bars using small rectangular molds.
Han tillverkade tvålstänger med hjälp av små rektangulära formar.
02
form, avgjutning
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
Exempel
They displayed molds of ancient figurines in the museum.
De visade formar av antika figurer på museet.
03
form, karaktär
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
Exempel
She was cast in the mold of a classic heroine.
Hon var gjuten i formen av en klassisk hjältinna.
04
mögel, svamp
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
Exempel
Moist environments encourage mold growth.
Fuktiga miljöer främjar mögeltillväxt.
05
humus, organisk jord
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
Exempel
Trees grow best in nutrient-rich mold.
Träd växer bäst i näringsrik humus.
to mold
01
forma, gjuta
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
Exempel
To create a uniform design, the carpenter carefully molded the wood into identical shapes for the furniture project.
För att skapa en enhetlig design formade snickaren noggrant träet i identiska former för möbelprojektet.
02
forma, modellera
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
Exempel
He molded a toy from plastic.
Han formade en leksak av plast.
03
mögel, bli täckt av mögel
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
Exempel
The leftovers left unattended in the pantry began to mold, attracting unwanted pests and insects.
Resterna som lämnades obevakade i skafferiet började mögla, vilket lockade till sig oönskade skadedjur och insekter.
04
forma, påverka
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
Exempel
The hardships she faced growing up in poverty molded her resilience and determination.
De svårigheter hon mötte under sin uppväxt i fattigdom formade hennes motståndskraft och beslutsamhet.
05
forma, anpassa
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
Exempel
With a steady hand, the surgeon molded the bone graft to fit snugly into the patient's jaw.
Med stadig hand formade kirurgen bentransplantatet för att passa perfekt i patientens käke.
Lexikalt Träd
moldable
moldy
mold
