| 单词 | mould |
| 释义 | mould (moʊld ) Word forms: moulds , moulding , moulded regional note: in AM, use mold 1. countable noun A mould is a hollow container that you pour liquid into. When the liquid becomes solid, it takes the same shape as the mould. Spoon the mixture carefully into the mould. The moulds for the foundry are made in the toolroom area. ...jelly moulds. 2. countable noun If a person fits into or is cast in a mould of a particular kind, they have the characteristics, attitudes, behaviour, or lifestyle that are typical of that type of person. In Britain, political leaders come from the same mould: same education, same schools. break the mould phrase If you say that someone breaks the mould, you mean that they do completely different things from what has been done before or from what is usually done. Memorial services have become tedious and expected. I would like to help break the mould. When they first started, they said they were going to break the mould of British politics. 3. verb If you mould a soft substance such as plastic or clay, you make it into a particular shape or into an object. Using 2 spoons, mould the cheese mixture into small balls or ovals. [VERB noun + into] Before we left the camp, my twin brother and I moulded a chair out of mud. [VERB noun] 4. verb To mould someone or something means to change or influence them over a period of time so that they develop in a particular way. She was only 17 at the time and the experience moulded her personality. [VERB noun] Here we outline some of the sometimes conflicting forces moulding the debate. [VERB noun] Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be. [VERB noun + into] 5. verb When something moulds to an object or when you mould it there, it fits round the object tightly so that the shape of the object can still be seen. You need a malleable pillow that will mould to the curves of your neck. [V + to/around/round] She stood there, the wind moulding the dress around her. [V n + around/round/to] 6. variable noun Mould is a soft grey, green, or blue substance that sometimes forms in spots on old food or on damp walls or clothes. 7. See also leaf mould Idioms: break the mould to completely change the way something has traditionally been done, and do it in a new way His stated ambition is to create a third party and break the mould of US two-party politics. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers they broke the mould when they made someone said to mean that a particular person or thing is special or unique, and that there is nobody else or nothing else quite like them He is a most remarkable man. They broke the mould when they made him. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: mould spores Damp conditions encourage mould spores and dust mites — which are known causes of asthma. The Sun And allergy to mould spores will cause trouble in autumn. The Sun Penicillin was discovered after mould spores wafted in through a window, but the days of discovering antibiotics by chance are over. Times,Sunday Times I can almost see the mould spores mutating. Times, Sunday Times Mould spores were the biggest issue (88%), followed by creaky floorboards (64%) and incomplete work in the house (58%). Times,Sunday Times The plaster mould draws water from the poured slip to compact and form the casting at the mould surface. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But both left behind the plaster moulds of their real features which were made to make the masks. The Sun Its rigidity limits its use in moulds, and plaster moulds are unsuitable when undercuts are present. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Air conditioning was added to the building, necessitating drop ceilings to make room for the ducts, which obscured the original plaster moulding in the interior. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was adaptable to mass-production techniques for stock shapes, although the plaster moulds had a limited capability for re-use. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She boils his bed sheets, steam-cleans his mattress and cleans the windows to prevent mould. The Sun Clear away all fallen leaves to prevent mould getting into the stems. Times,Sunday Times Clear them up regularly, to prevent mould getting a grip on the live material. Times, Sunday Times But then the manufacturers add emulsifiers to prevent mould growth and keep freshness. The Sun Certain citrus fruits may be dipped in fungicide to prevent mould or coated in a petroleum-based or natural wax to retain moisture and shine. Times, Sunday Times Pour over the base in the ring mould and place in the fridge to set for two hours. Times, Sunday Times Grease a 1.7 litre ring mould with butter. The Sun Lightly oil eight 4cm diameter ring moulds and place on a tray. Times, Sunday Times Add parsley and divide between plates, preferably pressing the mixture into ring moulds. Times, Sunday Times Divide the mixture between the 4 ring moulds, then smooth off the tops with the back of a spoon. The Sun Damp provides a breeding ground for toxic mould which can cause deadly lung infections, allergies and asthma. The Sun It coincided with an illness, caused by toxic mould in her building. Times, Sunday Times Finished in 1969, issues such as asbestos and toxic mould have seen the building empty since 2002. The Sun His reputation, a captain in the traditional mould and a strong dressing-room presence, made him the archetypal candidate. Times, Sunday Times Definitely — but not necessarily in the traditional mould. Times, Sunday Times Many weddings may be on hold for this year, but the tax system keeps on going, and it isn't working for families who do not fit the traditional mould. Times,Sunday Times Yet borrowers who do not fit the traditional mould should not despair. Times, Sunday Times First, wooden moulds were filled with hard-packed sand to create a basic structure. The Sun Wooden moulds (largest 3m x 3m, smallest 60cm x 60cm) are filled with layers of sand and water. Times, Sunday Times This wet 'concrete' would have been carried to the site and packed into wooden moulds where it would set hard in a few days. Times, Sunday Times Decades later, turned wooden moulds, which were either covered in simple wrappings or much more elaborate coverings called satinings, were used. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They can either be decorated by hand or be made in special wooden moulds. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 模具, 霉 Japanese: 型 shape, カビ fungus |
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