molding

• 指用于遮盖表面交接处或添加建筑装饰细节的装饰性线条或造型轮廓，常见于墙面、天花板或家具上。

A noun referring to a decorative strip or shaped outline used to cover transitions between surfaces or to add architectural detail, often found on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

1. Decorative trimB2formal

   A strip of material, often wood or plaster, used to decorate or finish architectural surfaces like walls, ceilings, and doors.

   装饰线条

   • The carpenter installed crown molding in the living room.
   • The old house had intricate plaster molding around the windows.
   • We painted the molding white to match the trim.

   同义词beadingcorniceedgingtrimtrimming

2. Shaping processB2formal

   The act or process of giving shape to a material, such as clay, plastic, or metal, often using a mold.

   成型

   • The molding of the clay pot took several hours.
   • Injection molding is used to produce plastic parts.
   • The artist specialized in the molding of bronze sculptures.

   同义词castingfashioningmodelingshaping

• 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