mould

noun

1. 模具；铸模
   a container that you pour a soft liquid or substance into, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container, for example when it is cooled or cooked
   1. A clay mould is used for casting bronze statues.
      用黏土模具来浇铸青铜塑像。
   2. Pour the chocolate into a heart-shaped mould.
      将巧克力倒入心形模子。
   3. They broke the mould when they made you (= there is nobody like you) .
      你是世界上唯一的。
2. （独特）类型，个性，风格
   a particular style showing the characteristics, attitudes or behaviour that are typical of sb/sth
   1. a hero in the ‘Superman’ mould
      “超人”型的英雄
   2. He is cast in a different mould from his predecessor.
      他和他的前任性格不一样。
   3. She doesn't fit (into) the traditional mould of an academic.
      她不像一个传统的学者。
3. 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
   1. There's mould on the cheese.
      干酪发霉了。
   2. moulds and fungi
      霉菌和真菌
   3. mould growth
      霉的生长

verb

1. （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
   1. First, mould the clay into the desired shape.
      首先，将陶土做成需要的形状。
   2. The figure had been moulded in clay.
      这座人像是用黏土塑造的。
2. 对…影响重大；将…塑造成
   to strongly influence the way sb's character, opinions, etc. develop
   1. The experience had moulded and coloured her whole life.
      这次经历影响了她的一生。
   2. He moulded them into a superb team.
      他将他们塑造成一支非凡的队伍。
3. （使）紧贴于，吻合
   to fit or make sth fit tightly around the shape of sth
   1. The fabric moulds to the body.
      这种织物很贴身。

in AM, use 美国英语用 mold


1. N-COUNT 模子;铸模；模具
   A mould is a hollow container that you pour liquid into. When the liquid becomes solid, it takes the same shape as the mould.
   1. Spoon the mixture carefully into the mould...
      用勺小心地把混合物舀起，倒入模具内。
   2. The moulds for the foundry are made in the tool-room area.
      铸造车间的模具是在工具间生产的。
   3. ...jelly moulds.
      果冻模具
2. N-COUNT (性格、态度、行为或生活方式的)模式，类型
   If a person fits into or is cast in a mould of a particular kind, they have the characteristics, attitudes, behaviour, or lifestyle that are typical of that type of person.
   1. At first sight, Joe Pesci is not exactly cast in the leading man mould...
      第一眼看上去，乔·佩希并不是当领袖的料。
   2. He was from the same mould as the men she had gazed at worshipfully when a child: rich, handsome, of impeccable social standing.
      他富有、英俊，有无可挑剔的社会地位，是她孩提时就仰慕的那种男人。
3. VERB 塑造;把…塑制成
   If you mould a soft substance such as plastic or clay, you make it into a particular shape or into an object.
   1. Using 2 spoons, mould the cheese mixture into small balls or ovals...
      用两把小匙将奶酪混合物塑成圆球或椭圆球形状。
   2. Before we left the camp, my twin brother and I moulded a chair out of mud.
      离开营地前，我和孪生弟弟用泥巴做了一把椅子。
4. VERB 影响;改变
   To mould someone or something means to change or influence them over a period of time so that they develop in a particular way.
   1. She was only 17 at the time and the experience moulded her personality...
      那时她只有17岁，那次经历影响了她的性格。
   2. Here we outline some of the sometimes conflicting forces moulding the debate...
      在此我们概述一些有时影响争论的相互对立的力量。
   3. Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be.
      我们常常试图把孩子塑造成他们自己不想成为的样子。
5. V-ERG (使)轮廓吻合，紧贴
   When something moulds to an object or when you mould it there, it fits round the object tightly so that the shape of the object can still be seen.
   1. You need a malleable pillow that will mould to the curves of your neck...
      你需要一个柔韧性好、能与你的颈椎弯曲弧度相吻合的枕头。
   2. She stood there, the wind moulding the dress around her.
      她站在那儿，风把套裙吹得紧紧裹在身上。
6. See also: leaf mould

1. He cut the mould off a piece of cheese.
   他把霉菌从奶酪上切掉。
2. Mould the mixture into shape while hot, before it hardens
   在混合物还没有变硬之前，趁热将它塑成形。
3. If damp, musty buildings make you ill, mould is probably the cause
   如果潮湿发霉的建筑令你生病了，霉菌很可能是病因。
4. The molten metal is poured into the mould.
   把熔化的金属倒入铸模。
5. Spoon the mixture carefully into the mould
   用勺小心地把混合物舀起，倒入模具内。
6. The moulds for the foundry are made in the tool-room area.
   铸造车间的模具是在工具间生产的。
7. He was from the same mould as the men she had gazed at worshipfully when a child: rich, handsome, of impeccable social standing.
   他富有、英俊，有无可挑剔的社会地位，是她孩提时就仰慕的那种男人。
8. Using 2 spoons, mould the cheese mixture into small balls or ovals
   用两把小匙将奶酪混合物塑成圆球或椭圆球形状。
9. Before we left the camp, my twin brother and I moulded a chair out of mud.
   离开营地前，我和孪生弟弟用泥巴做了一把椅子。
10. She was only 17 at the time and the experience moulded her personality
    那时她只有17岁，那次经历影响了她的性格。
11. Here we outline some of the sometimes conflicting forces moulding the debate
    在此我们概述一些有时影响争论的相互对立的力量。
12. You need a malleable pillow that will mould to the curves of your neck
    你需要一个柔韧性好、能与你的颈椎弯曲弧度相吻合的枕头。
13. She stood there, the wind moulding the dress around her.
    她站在那儿，风把套裙吹得紧紧裹在身上。
14. There is a film of mould over the bottle cap.
    瓶盖上有一层薄薄的霉菌。
15. This is the houses of the new mould in london.
    这是伦敦流行的新式房屋。
16. Mould spreads quickly and can cover something completely.
    霉蔓延得很快，有时会完全覆盖发霉物体的表面。
17. A good teacher helps mould a child's character.
    一个好的老师应帮助孩子形成自己的性格。
18. He is a man of gentle mould.
    他是个性格温和的人。
19. There is a film of mould over the kitchen cupboard.
    碗柜上有一层薄薄的霉菌。
20. This is a mould of pudding.
    这是在模子中做成的布丁。
21. We have gained the certification for our mould.
    我们已经获得了认证，我们的模具。
22. An agent ERP system framework was established and an ERP system has been completed for mould base manufactory enterprises.
    建立了模胚制造企业智能ERP体系结构，在此基础上设计和实现了一个完整的ERP系统。
23. Rich experience in mould structure and design theory.
    对模具结构和设计原理有丰富的经验。
24. The process parameters and mould structure for precision alternator pole forging are researched through FEM simulation.
    通过有限元模拟对磁极精密模锻工艺参数和模具结构进行了研究。
25. Manufacturing dustproof cap of bearing and roller in composite mould are introduced.
    介绍了用复合模生产轴承及滚轮防尘盖的过程。
26. My factory is good at making any kind of blowing mould, injection mould and die-casting mould.
    本公司擅长设计和生产各种吹塑模具，注塑模具和压铸模具。
27. This chapter mainly introduces the method and the process of the injecting mould designing.
    本文主要介绍了塑料注射模设计的方法及其过程。
28. After achieving the desired shape, I cast my model in plaster to create a concave mould.
    在获得我想要的形状之后，我把我的模型上了石膏，从而创造一个凹面的模具。
29. This has introduced the casting process of thick section ductile iron mould with high strength.
    介绍了高强度厚大断面球墨铸铁模具的生产工艺。
30. The study of a rubber mould for lattice structure was presented.
    介绍了一种网格结构用橡胶模具的研究。

  forge cast mould【导航词义：铸造】

  forge v. 锻造

〔辨析〕指把金属加热后用锤子等进行加工。

  cast v. 浇铸，铸造

〔辨析〕指将金属、塑料等加热熔化后倒入模型里，冷却后凝固成器物。

  mould v. 浇铸，塑造

〔辨析〕指通过按压、滚动柔软物质或将其放入模具中使之成形。

n.

break the mould (of sth)

• 改变…模式；打破…模式
  to change what people expect from a situation, especially by acting in a dramatic and original way

noun

1. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

   Synonym:    moldcast

2. sculpture produced by molding

   Synonym:    moldmoldingmouldingmodelingclay sculpture

3. a distinctive nature, character, or type
   1. a leader in the mold of her predecessors

   Synonym:    mold

4. a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
   1. a lobster mold
   2. a gelatin dessert made in a mold

   Synonym:    mold

5. a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

   Synonym:    mold

6. the process of becoming mildewed

   Synonym:    mildewmold

7. the distinctive form in which a thing is made
   1. pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

   Synonym:    castmoldstamp

8. loose soil rich in organic matter

   Synonym:    mold

verb

1. make something, usually for a specific function
   1. She molded the rice balls carefully
   2. Form cylinders from the dough
   3. shape a figure
   4. Work the metal into a sword

   Synonym:    shapeformworkmoldforge

2. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
   1. cast a bronze sculpture

   Synonym:    castmold

3. form in clay, wax, etc
   1. model a head with clay

   Synonym:    modelmold