1 mold (US) noun
or British mould /ˈmoʊld/ plural molds
or British mould /ˈmoʊld/ plural molds
Learner's definition of MOLD
[count]
1
a : a container that is used to give its shape to something that is poured or pressed into it模具 b : something made in a mold模制品;铸成物 2
: a usual or typical example of something : a pattern or type of something that is an example to be followed范例;模式 -
a movie in the classic/traditional/familiar mold of a Hollywood thriller好莱坞经典/传统/常用模式的恐怖片
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She does not fit (into/in) the mold of a typical college professor. [=she is not a typical college professor]她不像一个典型的大学教授。
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He is (cast) in the same mold as other troubled heroes. [=he resembles other troubled heroes]他和其他同样处于困境的主人公们类似。
break the mold
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: to do something in a completely new way打破陈规 2
informal —
used to describe a very unusual or admired person很了不起的人 2 mold (US) verb
or British mould /ˈmoʊld/
molds; molded; molding
or British mould /ˈmoʊld/
molds; molded; molding
Learner's definition of MOLD
1 [+ object]
a : to form or press (something, such as wax, plastic, clay, or dough) into a particular shape使…成形;把…定型 b : to make (something) from a material that has been formed or pressed塑造(某物) -
mold loaves of bread用模具做条状面包
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She gave her mother a tiny statue that she molded from clay.她把自己用黏土塑造的小塑像送给了妈妈。
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The mountains were molded [=formed, shaped] by the glaciers over thousands of years.数千年来这些山脉被冰川塑造成形。
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[+ object] : to make (something) by pouring or pressing material (such as wax or plastic) into a mold(用模具)浇铸,塑造 3
[+ object] : to create, influence, or affect the character of (someone or something)塑造;影响 -
She has dedicated her life to teaching and molding young children into responsible adults.她毕生都致力于将孩子教导和塑造成负责任的成年人。
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molding young minds塑造年轻人的思想
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He took a struggling company and molded it into something special.他接手了一家举步维艰的公司,并把它打造得别具特色。
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[no object] : to fit to the shape of something与…的形状吻合 -
This new mattress pad will mold to your body [=it will change its shape to fit your body] when you sleep on it.这个新床垫会在你睡上去时和你的身体相契合。
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The fabric is thin and flexible and will mold to your shape.这种布料既薄又有弹性,会很贴身。
— molder
(US) or British moulder /ˈmoʊldɚ/ noun, plural molders [count] 3 mold (US) noun
also British mould /ˈmoʊld/
plural molds
also British mould /ˈmoʊld/
plural molds
Learner's definition of MOLD
: a soft substance that grows on the surface of damp or rotting things霉;霉菌 [noncount]
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She's allergic to mold, cigarette smoke, and dust.她对霉菌、香烟烟雾和粉尘过敏。
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bread mold [=mold that grows on bread]面包霉
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