mold
mold — 名詞
1. a hollow form used to give a specific shape to something soft or liquid that set
模具
灌注液體使其定型的容器
a hollow form used to give a specific shape to something soft or liquid that sets inside it, for example in cooking, metalworking, or plastic manufacturing
Walid poured the melted wax into a silicone mold shaped like a star.
Walid 將融化的蠟倒入星形矽膠模具中。
melted wax into a silicone mold
The baker pressed the cookie dough into a flower-shaped mold before baking.
那位烘焙師傅在烤之前先把餅乾麵團壓進花朵狀的模具裡。
cookie dough into a flower-shaped mold
Mei-Lin filled each mold with hot resin at the plant and waited for it to cool into buttons.
在塑膠工廠，Mei-Lin 將熱樹脂注入每個模具，等它冷卻成鈕釦。
Élise bought a jello mold in the shape of a fish for the party.
Élise 為派對買了一個魚形果凍模具。
常見錯誤
2. a particular style, nature, or set of qualities that is typical of a person, gro
類型；風格
典型的風格或特質
a particular style, nature, or set of qualities that is typical of a person, group, or thing
Christopher is a teacher in the classic mold of the old-school professors.
Christopher 是一位典型老派教授風格的教師。
in the classic mold of
Esme's minimalist furniture line broke the mold of traditional Scandinavian design.
Esme 的極簡主義家具系列打破了傳統北歐設計的框架。
broke the mold of
Walid comes from a different mold than most politicians in the city.
Walid 和城裡大多數政客屬於不同類型。
The principal tried to fit every student into the same academic mold, ignoring their individual talents.
那位校長試圖把每個學生都套進同樣的學術框架裡，忽略了他們各自的才華。
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases such as 'in the mold of X' (meaning similar to X) and 'break the mold' (meaning to do something new and different).
常見錯誤
3. a soft, fuzzy layer of fungus that grows in wet or rotting places such as old fo
黴菌
潮濕環境中生成的菌類
a soft, fuzzy layer of fungus that grows in wet or rotting places such as old food, damp walls, or fallen leaves
Wei found green mold growing on the bread that had been left out too long.
Wei 發現放在外面太久的麵包長了綠色黴菌。
green mold growing on bread
The bathroom ceiling had black mold in the corner where moisture collected.
浴室天花板潮濕的角落長了黑色黴菌。
black mold in the corner
Rania scraped the gray mold off the old cheese before eating it.
Rania 把那塊老起司上的灰黴刮掉之後才吃。
Wei found black mold spreading across the basement walls after the heavy spring rains.
春季大雨過後，Wei 發現地下室的牆壁上長滿了黑色黴菌。
用法筆記
Uncountable in everyday use ('there is mold on the bread'), but can be countable when referring to specific types or strains ('many molds are used in cheese production').
常見錯誤
4. an object, dish, or sculpture that has been formed by pouring a substance into a
鑄件；模製品
用模具製成的物體
an object, dish, or sculpture that has been formed by pouring a substance into a mold and letting it harden
Rania presented a gelatin mold at the dinner party, its surface dotted with fresh raspberries.
Rania 在晚宴上端出一道果凍模，表面綴滿了新鮮覆盆子。
gelatin mold
Hari served a raspberry mold shaped like a ring for dessert.
Hari 端出一道環狀覆盆子果凍模作為甜點。
The shelf held plaster molds of seashells that the children had made at summer camp.
架子上擺著孩子們在夏令營做的貝殼石膏翻模。
The panna cotta molds on the dessert tray jiggled slightly as Aoi carried them to the table.
甜點托盤上的義式奶酪模隨著 Aoi 端到桌邊而微微顫動。
- casting
implies a metal or plaster object formed in a mold
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SHAPING CONTAINER): this sense refers to the finished object that comes out of the mold, not the container itself.
5. loose, rich soil that contains decayed leaves and other organic matter, making i
沃土；腐殖土
富含有機質的疏鬆土壤
loose, rich soil that contains decayed leaves and other organic matter, making it good for plant growth
The gardener mixed leaf mold into the flower bed to enrich the soil.
園丁把落葉堆肥土混進花圃裡以增加土壤養分。
leaf mold
Hui scooped a handful of dark, crumbly mold from the compost heap.
Hui 從堆肥堆裡捧起一把深色、疏鬆的沃土。
The floor of Muir Woods was covered with a thick layer of mold and redwood needles.
繆爾森林的地面覆蓋著一層厚厚的腐殖土和紅杉針葉。
Bao added several bags of mold to the garden before planting tomatoes.
Bao 在種番茄之前先往菜園裡加了幾袋沃土。
用法筆記
Often used in the compound 'leaf mold' to refer specifically to decomposed leaves used as a soil conditioner.
6. a long, narrow strip of material used as decoration along walls, ceilings, door
線板；飾條
裝飾牆面或家具的線條
a long, narrow strip of material used as decoration along walls, ceilings, door frames, or furniture edges
The carpenter installed wooden mold along the top of the living room wall.
木匠在客廳牆壁頂端安裝了木質飾條。
installed wooden mold
The old house had intricate crown mold in every room.
那棟老房子每個房間都有精緻的冠頂飾條。
crown mold
Wei painted the picture-frame mold a glossy white to match the trim.
Wei 把相框飾條漆成亮白色來搭配邊條。
Walid replaced the damaged mold around the doorway with a simpler design.
Walid 把門框周圍損壞的飾條換成了更簡單的款式。
- trim
a broader term that includes both functional and decorative edging
用法筆記
More commonly referred to as 'molding' in modern US English, though 'mold' is used in carpentry and architecture as a shorter form.
7. a frame or support around which something is built, shaped, or formed, especiall
骨架；模型架
用來支撐成型物的框架
a frame or support around which something is built, shaped, or formed, especially in shoemaking, hat-making, or sculpture
The shoemaker placed the leather over the wooden mold to form the boot.
鞋匠把皮革放在木製鞋楦上打造成靴子。
wooden mold to form the boot
A wire mold was used as the base for the papier-mâché sculpture.
工人用鐵絲骨架作為紙漿雕塑的底模。
The hat maker shaped the felt over a hat mold to get the right size.
製帽師傅將氈布套在帽楦上塑出正確尺寸。
Rania built a wire mold to support the clay while it dried.
Rania 做了一個鐵絲骨架來支撐尚未乾燥的陶土。
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 1 (SHAPING CONTAINER) but differs in that the frame does not contain the material — the material is shaped over or around it.
mold — 動詞
1. to press, squeeze, or work a soft material like clay, dough, or wax with the han
揉捏；塑形
用手將柔軟材料捏成形
to press, squeeze, or work a soft material like clay, dough, or wax with the hands to give it a particular shape or texture
Christopher molded the clay into a small bowl on the potter's wheel.
Christopher 在陶輪上將黏土塑成一個小碗。
molded the clay into
Bao molded the bread dough into round rolls before putting them in the oven.
Bao 把做麵包的麵團揉成圓球狀才放進烤箱。
The children molded the wet sand into a castle on the beach.
孩子們在沙灘上把濕沙堆成一座城堡。
Vinícius molded the wax with his fingers until it became soft and smooth.
Vinícius 用手指揉捏蠟塊直到它變得柔軟光滑。
文法句型
mold + object + into + shape
2. to make a solid object by pouring a liquid substance such as metal, plastic, or
澆鑄；鑄造
將材料倒入模具使其凝固成形
to make a solid object by pouring a liquid substance such as metal, plastic, or wax into a mold and letting it harden into a fixed shape
A factory in Detroit molds plastic panels for truck dashboards.
底特律的一家工廠用模具澆鑄卡車儀表板的塑膠面板。
molds plastic panels for
Ezra molded the silver into a ring by pouring it into a cast.
Ezra 將銀料倒入鑄模中澆鑄成一枚戒指。
Imran poured the molten pewter into a snake-shaped mold at his workshop.
Imran 在工作坊將熔化的白鑞倒入蛇形模具中。
Hui molded the chocolate into tiny seashell shapes for the party.
Hui 把巧克力倒入小貝殼形狀的模具中，做成派對點心。
文法句型
mold + object + into/from + material
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1 (WORK MATERIAL): sense 1 uses direct hand pressure, while sense 2 involves pouring into a container and letting the material set.
3. to have a strong influence on the character, opinions, or development of a perso
塑造；影響
影響人格或事物發展方向
to have a strong influence on the character, opinions, or development of a person or thing
Growing up on a farm molded Jabari's strong work ethic.
在農場長大的經歷塑造了 Jabari 強烈的工作倫理。
molded Jabari's strong work ethic
The teachers helped mold the students into responsible young adults.
老師們幫助引導學生，使他們成為有責任感的年輕人。
mold the students into
Growing up with three older brothers molded Maja's competitive personality from an early age.
和三個哥哥一起長大的經歷，從小就塑造了 Maja 好勝的性格。
Rania's travels abroad molded her views on different cultures.
Rania 的海外旅行經驗塑造了她對不同文化的看法。
文法句型
mold + object
mold + object + into + noun
4. to design, create, or adjust something so that it fits a particular purpose, aud
量身打造
為特定目的創建或調整
to design, create, or adjust something so that it fits a particular purpose, audience, or situation
Coach Rivera molded the after-school program to meet the needs of beginner swimmers.
Rivera 教練為初學游泳者量身設計了這個課後訓練計畫。
molded the after-school program
Wei molded his speech to suit the interests of the business audience.
Wei 調整了他的演講內容，以符合商業聽眾的興趣。
The architect molded the design around the family's daily routines.
建築師根據那家人的日常生活習慣來規劃設計。
The coach molded the training plan around each athlete's strengths.
教練根據每位運動員的優勢量身打造訓練計畫。
文法句型
mold + object + to/for + purpose
用法筆記
Overlaps with verb sense 3 (SHAPE CHARACTER) but focuses on deliberate design for a functional purpose rather than influencing personal development.
5. to fit closely to the shape or curves of something, following its outline tightl
貼合；順應
緊密貼合物體的曲線
to fit closely to the shape or curves of something, following its outline tightly
The dress molded tightly to Élise's body as she walked.
那件洋裝緊緊貼合 Élise 的身體曲線。
molded tightly to Élise's body
The leather seat had molded to the driver's shape over the years.
經過多年使用，皮革座椅已經順應了駕駛者的身形。
molded to the driver's shape
The wet fabric molded itself to the contours of the rock.
濕布料緊密包覆住岩石的輪廓。
The shoes molded to Wei's feet after a few weeks of wear.
那雙鞋子穿了幾週之後變得合腳，貼合 Wei 的腳型。
文法句型
mold + to + noun
mold + oneself/itself + to + noun
用法筆記
Often used for clothing, shoes, or materials that gradually take on the shape of whatever they cover. Can be transitive ('the dress molded her figure') or intransitive ('the dress molded to her figure').
常見錯誤
6. to add decorative strips or carved patterns to a surface such as a wall, ceiling
裝飾飾條
用飾條或雕刻裝飾表面
to add decorative strips or carved patterns to a surface such as a wall, ceiling, or piece of furniture
The craftsman molded the ceiling with ornate plaster borders.
工匠用華麗的石膏邊條裝飾天花板。
molded the ceiling with
The cabinet doors were molded with detailed floral carvings.
櫥櫃門上刻有精緻的花卉雕飾。
were molded with
Hui molded the picture frames with gold leaf and wood trim.
Hui 用金箔和木質飾條裝飾了那些畫框。
The historic theater was molded with intricate crown decorations.
那座歷史悠久的劇院裝飾著繁複的冠頂雕飾。
- ornament
more general; 'mold' is specific to adding shaped strips or carvings
文法句型
mold + object + with + material
用法筆記
In modern US English, this sense is less common than the noun form 'molding'. It is mostly used in descriptions of traditional craftsmanship.
7. to become covered with mold or mildew because of damp conditions
發霉
因潮濕而生長黴菌
to become covered with mold or mildew because of damp conditions
The bread molded after being left in the plastic bag for two weeks.
那條麵包放在塑膠袋裡兩週後發霉了。
bread molded after
The old books in the basement had molded because of the leaky pipe.
地下室的舊書因為水管漏水而發霉了。
If you store strawberries in a damp basement, they will mold within a few days.
如果把草莓存放在潮濕的地下室，不出幾天就會發霉。
Wei threw away the cheese because it had started to mold.
Wei 把那塊起司丟掉了，因為它已經開始發霉。
- go moldy
a more conversational phrasal form; 'mold' as a verb is slightly more formal
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you cannot 'mold something' in this sense. To express the causative idea, use 'make something moldy' or 'cause something to mold'.