1. | [c] 模具；铸模a container that you pour a liquid or soft substance into, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container, for example when it is cooled or cooked |
A clay mould is used for casting bronze statues. 用黏土模具来浇铸青铜塑像。 | |
Pour the chocolate into a heart-shaped mould. 将巧克力倒入心形模子。 | |
They broke the mould when they made you(= there is nobody like you) . 你是世上独一无二的。 |
2. | [c][ususing] （独特）类型，个性，风格a particular style showing the characteristics, attitudes or behaviour that are typical of sb/sth |
a hero in the ‘Superman’ mould “超人”式的英雄 | |
He is cast in a different mould from his predecessor. 他和他的前任风格不一样。 | |
She doesn't fit (into) the traditional mould of an academic. 她不像一个传统的学者。 |
3. | [u][c] 霉；霉菌a fine soft green, grey or black substance like fur that grows on old food or on objects that are left in warm wet air |
There's mould on the cheese. 干酪发霉了。 | |
moulds and fungi 霉菌和真菌 | |
mould growth 霉的生长 |
1. | [t] （用模具）浇铸，塑造to shape a soft substance into a particular form or object by pressing it or by putting it into a mould |
First, mould the clay into the desired shape. 首先，将陶土做成需要的形状。 | |
The figure had been moulded in clay. 这座人像是用黏土塑造的。 |
2. | [t] 对…影响重大；将…塑造成to strongly influence the way sb's character, opinions, etc. develop |
The experience had moulded and coloured her whole life. 这次经历影响了她的一生。 | |
He moulded them into a superb team. 他将他们打造成一支非凡的队伍。 |
3. | [i][t] ~ (sth) to sth （使）紧贴于，吻合to fit or make sth fit tightly around the shape of sth |
The fabric moulds to the body. 这种织物很贴身。 |
