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mould

US // (məʊld) //

模具,霉菌,模子,塑造

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material
    • : a frame on which something may be constructed
    • : something shaped in or made on a mould
    • : shape, form, design, or pattern
    • : specific nature, character, or typeheroic mould
v.动词 verb
  1. 1

    • : to make in a mould
    • : to shape or form, as by using a mould
    • : to influence or directto mould opinion
    • : to cling tothe skirt moulds her figure
    • : metallurgy to make into a mould that is used in casting

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Examples

  • Prince William was hailed as a mould-breaker for marrying a commoner—Kate Middleton—a woman with no noble blood.

  • Tyler seems determined to force every line of his lengthy and detailed narrative into a mould that illustrates his basic theory.

  • Of course, considerations of weight have to be taken into account, but the more mould round the roots the better.

  • Where the dampness is excessive the fronds take on an unhealthy appearance, and mould may appear.

  • These figures drop into that mould and henceforth are remembered without difficulty.

  • Oh that their ranks could be kept filled and that a mould so unique was being used to its fullest in forming new regulars.

  • It would not be fair to omit the name of the first mould-maker who made the tumbler-mould in question.