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
例子
The gelatin set perfectly in the star mold.
02
a sculpture created by forming a material in a mold
例子
Bronze statues are often cast from molds.
03
a particular character, type, or nature that defines someone or something
例子
Leaders of this mold are rare and inspiring.
04
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter, forming a superficial layer
例子
Mold can ruin food if not stored properly.
05
loose, fertile soil that is rich in decomposed organic matter
例子
Farmers prefer fields with healthy mold for planting.
to mold
01
塑造, 成型
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
例子
She carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase on the potter's wheel.
她小心翼翼地在陶轮上把粘土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。
02
塑造, 成型
to shape or fashion an object by pressing, shaping, or manipulating malleable material
Transitive: to mold an object from specific material
例子
She molded a vase from ceramic.
她用陶瓷塑造了一个花瓶。
03
发霉, 长霉
to become covered in a type of fungus that grows in damp and dark conditions
Intransitive
例子
Over time, the damp walls of the basement started to mold, requiring extensive cleaning and renovation.
随着时间的推移，地下室潮湿的墙壁开始发霉，需要进行大量的清洁和翻修。
04
塑造, 影响
to shape or influence the way someone’s character or opinions develop
Transitive: to mold someone’s character or opinions
例子
The inspiring stories of great leaders molded her aspirations.
伟大领袖的鼓舞人心的故事塑造了她的抱负。
05
塑造, 调整
to adjust or shape something closely to the contours or structure of another object
Transitive: to mold sth
例子
The automotive technician molded the rubber seal to fit tightly around the edges of the car door.
汽车技术员塑造了橡胶密封件，使其紧密贴合在车门的边缘。
