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
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The garden thrived thanks to dark, rich mold.
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。
Children love to mold colorful playdough into imaginative figures during art class.
孩子们喜欢在艺术课上将彩色橡皮泥塑造成富有想象力的形状。
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
The artist molded a sculpture from clay, carefully shaping it into a lifelike representation of a human figure.
艺术家用粘土塑造了一座雕塑，小心翼翼地将其塑造成一个栩栩如生的人物形象。
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
If you leave bread out in humid weather, it will quickly mold, becoming unsuitable for consumption.
如果你在潮湿的天气里把面包放在外面，它会很快发霉，变得不适合食用。
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 teachings of his parents and mentors molded his worldview.
他父母和导师的教诲塑造了他的世界观。
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 custom-made orthotic was molded to fit the unique contours of the patient's foot.
定制矫形器被塑造以适应患者脚部的独特轮廓。
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。
