mole

A noun with multiple meanings: a small burrowing mammal; a small pigmented spot on the skin; a unit of measurement in chemistry; a spy who infiltrates an organization; a spicy chocolate-based sauce; or a stone structure extending into the water to protect a shore.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: небольшое роющее млекопитающее; небольшое пигментированное пятнышко на коже; единица измерения в химии; шпион, внедрившийся в организацию; острый шоколадный соус; или каменное сооружение, выступающее в воду для защиты берега.esSustantivo con varios significados: pequeño mamífero que excava túneles; pequeña mancha pigmentada en la piel; unidad de medida en química; espía infiltrado en una organización; salsa picante de chocolate; o construcción de piedra que se adentra en el agua para proteger la costa.frNom avec plusieurs sens : petit mammifère fouisseur ; petite tache pigmentée sur la peau ; unité de mesure en chimie ; espion infiltré dans une organisation ; sauce piquante au chocolat ; ou construction en pierre s'avançant dans l'eau pour protéger la côte.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein grabendes Säugetier; ein kleiner pigmentierter Fleck auf der Haut; eine chemische Maßeinheit; ein in eine Organisation eingeschleuster Spion; eine scharfe Schokoladensauce; oder ein ins Wasser ragendes Steinbauwerk zum Küstenschutz.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pequeno mamífero que cava galerias; pequena mancha pigmentada na pele; unidade de medida em química; espião infiltrado numa organização; molho de chocolate picante; ou construção de pedra que avança para a água para proteger a costa.zh名词，有多个含义：一种小型掘土哺乳动物；皮肤上的小色素斑点；化学中的计量单位；潜入组织的间谍；一种辛辣的巧克力酱；或伸入水中的护岸石筑结构。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: حيوان ثديي صغير حافر يحفر الأنفاق؛ بقعة صغيرة داكنة على الجلد؛ وحدة قياس كمية المادة في الكيمياء؛ جاسوس متسلل داخل منظمة؛ صلصة شوكولاتة حارة؛ أو حاجز حجري يمتد في الماء لحماية الساحل.

1. Unit of measurement B2 formal scientific

   The molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.

   • One mole of carbon-12 has a mass of exactly 12 grams.
   • The chemist measured out one mole of sodium chloride.
   • Avogadro's number defines the number of particles in one mole.

   ruМольesMol (unidad de cantidad de sustancia)frmole (unité de quantité de matière)deMolptMolzh摩尔arمول

2. Spy B2 formal

   A spy who works against enemy espionage, often by infiltrating an organization.

   • The mole was discovered passing secrets to a foreign government.
   • He worked as a mole within the intelligence agency for years.
   • The double agent was suspected of being a mole.

   ruШпионesTopo (espía)frtaupe (espion infiltré)deSpionptEspião infiltradozh内奸arجاسوس

   Synonymes: assetdouble agentinfiltratoroperativeplantspyundercover agent

3. Spicy sauce B1 formal culinary

   A spicy sauce often containing chocolate, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

   • Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican dish.
   • She prepared chicken with a rich mole sauce.
   • The mole had a complex flavor of chili and chocolate.

   ruМолеesMole (salsa mexicana)frMole (sauce mexicaine)deMoleptMolho molezh墨西哥巧克力辣酱arمولي

4. Skin spot A2 formal

   A small congenital pigmented spot on the skin, typically brown or black.

   • She has a mole on her left cheek.
   • The doctor examined the mole for any signs of cancer.
   • He noticed a new mole on his arm.

   ruРодинкаesLunarfrgrain de beautédeMuttermalptPintazh痣arشامة

   Synonymes: beauty spotbirthmarknevus

5. Protective structure B2 formal

   A protective structure of stone or concrete extending from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.

   • The mole protected the harbor from strong waves.
   • They built a mole to stop coastal erosion.
   • The old mole was reinforced with concrete blocks.

   ruВолнорезesRompeolasfrMôle (protection côtière)deWellenbrecherptMolhezh防波堤arحاجز الأمواج

   Synonymes: breakwatergroingroynejetty

6. Burrowing mammal A2 formal

   A small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet.

   • A mole dug tunnels across the garden.
   • Moles are rarely seen above ground.
   • The mole's fur is adapted for underground life.

   ruКротesTopofrtaupedeMaulwurfptToupeirazh鼹鼠arالخلد

• moles plural form
• moles' possessive plural form
• mole's possessive singular form