| 单词 | mold |
| 释义 | mold mold1 —moldable, adj. —moldability, n. /mohld/, n. 1. a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state. 2. the shape created or imparted to a thing by a mold. 3. something formed in or on a mold: a mold of jelly. 4. a frame on which something is formed or made. 5. shape or form. 6. a prototype, example, or precursor. 7. a distinctive nature, character, or type: a person of a simple mold. 8. Shipbuilding. a. a three-dimensional pattern used to shape a plate after it has been softened by heating. b. a template for a frame. 9. Archit. a. a molding. b. a group of moldings. v.t. 10. to work into a required shape or form; shape. 11. to shape or form in or on a mold. 12. Metall. to form a mold of or from, in order to make a casting. 13. to produce by or as if by shaping material; form. 14. to have influence in determining or forming: to mold the character of a child. 15. to ornament with moldings. Also, esp. Brit., mould. [1175-1225; (n.) ME molde < OF modle < L modulus MODULE; (v.) ME, deriv. of the n.] mold2 /mohld/, n. 1. a growth of minute fungi forming on vegetable or animal matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating, and associated with decay or dampness. 2. any of the fungi that produce such a growth. v.t. , v.i. 3. to become or cause to become overgrown or covered with mold. Also, esp. Brit., mould. [1150-1200; late ME mowlde, appar. n. use of var. of earlier mowled, ptp. of moulen, mawlen to grow moldy, c. dial. Dan mugle] mold3 /mohld/, n. 1. loose, friable earth, esp. when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants. 2. Brit. Dial. ground; earth. Also, esp. Brit., mould. [bef. 900; ME, OE molde earth, dust, ground; c. Goth mulda dust; akin to MEAL2, MILL1] |
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