moldKK [ˈmold] ｜ /ˈmoʊld/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter and produces a fuzzy growth.
After leaving a loaf of bread in a humid environment for a week, it became covered in mold.
黴菌；黴
C2noun
a distinctive form in which something is made or shaped.
The potter carefully molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
C2noun
a container that is used to give a specific shape to a substance that will then harden to that shape.
The chef used a mold to shape the melted chocolate into a heart.
C2noun
a dish or dessert that is made in a specific shape.
For our anniversary, I made a beautiful chocolate cake in the shape of a heart using a heart-shaped mold.
C1noun
loose soil that is rich in organic matter.
The lush garden thrived thanks to the fertile mold in the soil.
腐植土；疏鬆沃土
C1verb
to form a specific shape by pouring hot liquid or material into a mold.
The artisan molds the clay into a beautiful vase with intricate details.
C1verb
to form an object by shaping clay, wax, or other material with the hands or tools.
The artist molded a clay vase on the potter's wheel.
C2verb
to influence or shape something.
Parents play a crucial role in molding their child's behavior and values.