mold

• 指生长在有机物上的霉菌或真菌，也指用来使液体或软物质成形的中空模具。

A noun referring to a fungus that grows on organic matter, or a hollow container used to give shape to a liquid or soft substance.

1. Fungal growthB1formalamerican

   A soft, fuzzy growth of fungi that appears on organic matter, often in damp conditions.

   霉菌

   • The bread was covered in green mold.
   • Mold can grow on walls if there is too much moisture.
   • She cleaned the mold off the bathroom tiles.

   同义词blightfungusmildewmustmustinessrustsmut

2. Shape or formB1formalamerican

   A hollow container used to give shape to molten or liquid material as it hardens.

   模具

   • He poured the melted wax into a mold to make a candle.
   • The baker used a star-shaped mold for the cookies.
   • The factory uses steel molds for casting parts.

   同义词castdieformmatrix

3. Character or typeB2formalamerican

   A particular style, character, or type of something.

   类型

   • She is a writer in the mold of classic novelists.
   • The new leader broke the mold of traditional politicians.
   • This car is built in the same mold as its predecessor.

   同义词castcharacterformilkkidneykindnaturepatternsortstripestyletypevariety

• 动词，用于表示塑造或使某物成形的动作，或影响某人或某事物的发展。

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping or forming something, or of influencing the development of something or someone.

1. B1formalamerican

   To give a shape or form to a soft substance, such as clay or dough.

   塑造

   • She molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
   • The baker molded the dough into small rolls.
   • Children love to mold shapes out of playdough.

   同义词castfashionforgeformkneadmodelpresssculptshapework

2. Influence or developB2formalamerican

   To influence or shape someone's character, opinions, or behavior.

   塑造

   • His early experiences molded his personality.
   • Teachers help mold young minds.
   • The culture of the company molded her work ethic.

   同义词cultivatedevelopeducatefashionformguideinfluencemodelshapetrain