mold

英 [məʊld]

美 [moʊld]

n.  模型，压模; 霉，霉菌; 类型
v.  用可塑材料塑成（有某种形状的物体）; 浇铸，塑造; 发霉

过去式：molded　复数：molds　现在分词：molding　第三人称单数：molds　过去分词：molded　

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BNC.28218 / COCA.6087

柯林斯词典

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英英释义

noun

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
  Synonym:mouldcast
• sculpture produced by molding
  Synonym:mouldmoldingmouldingmodelingclay sculpture
• a distinctive nature, character, or type
  1. a leader in the mold of her predecessors
  Synonym:mould
• a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
  1. a lobster mold
  2. a gelatin dessert made in a mold
  Synonym:mould
• a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
  Synonym:mould
• the process of becoming mildewed
  Synonym:mildewmould
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  1. pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
  Synonym:castmouldstamp
• loose soil rich in organic matter
  Synonym:mould

verb

• become moldy
  1. The furniture molded in the old house
  Synonym:mildew
• shape or influence
  1. experience often determines ability
  2. mold public opinion
  Synonym:determineshapeinfluenceregulate
• fit tightly, follow the contours of
  1. The dress molds her beautiful figure
• make something, usually for a specific function
  1. She molded the rice balls carefully
  2. Form cylinders from the dough
  3. shape a figure
  4. Work the metal into a sword
  Synonym:shapeformworkmouldforge
• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
  1. cast a bronze sculpture
  Synonym:castmould
• form in clay, wax, etc
  1. model a head with clay
  Synonym:modelmould

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