mould
gb/mˈoʊld/ us/mˈoʊld/
B1
Inglés
~ 6700
penész, forma, öntőforma, formál, formáz, típus, minta, séma, felveszi vminek az alakját, hozzáidomul, lombföld, levélkomposzt
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
penész
A2
Patrón de uso:
mould on [something]; [something] is covered in mould
There was black mould growing on the bathroom ceiling.
Fekete penész nőtt a fürdőszoba mennyezetén.
Throw that bread away; it’s starting to get mould on it.
Dobd ki azt a kenyeret; kezd penészesedni.
The landlord finally dealt with the mould in the bedroom wall.
You should not breathe in mould spores for a long time.
She opened the container and found a layer of green mould on top of the soup.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is mould on the cheese in the fridge.
Penész van a hűtőben lévő sajton.
We cleaned the mould from the wall in the kitchen.
Letakarítottuk a penészt a konyha faláról.
This house is very damp, so mould grows quickly.
He threw away the fruit because it had mould on it.
Mould can make some people feel sick.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "mould" with "mildew". Both are fungi, but "mildew" is usually used for a thin, whitish growth on walls, plants, or fabric, while "mould" can be any fuzzy growth on food or other damp surfaces. Another common issue is spelling: British English uses "mould" and American English uses "mold".
Significado
furry fungus on food or walls
Colocaciones
black mould
|green mould
|mould on the walls
|covered in mould
|traces of mould
|to clean off mould
Sinónimos
fungus (More general scientific term; not limited to visible growth on household surfaces or food.)
Antónimos
freshness (Fresh items, especially food, are not old or damp enough for mould to grow on them.)
Temas
home
|health
|food
|environment
|daily_life
|housing
Definición
A soft, often furry fungus that grows on old food or wet walls.
A soft, often fuzzy growth of fungi that forms on food, walls, or other surfaces in damp conditions.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a mould for [material]; to pour [substance] into a mould
She poured the chocolate into a heart-shaped mould.
A csokoládét egy szív alakú formába öntötte.
The factory uses a metal mould to make thousands of identical parts.
A gyár fém öntőformát használ, hogy több ezer egyforma alkatrészt készítsen.
Let the jelly set in the mould for at least four hours.
He pressed the clay into the mould to get a perfect copy.
They designed a new plastic mould for the phone cases.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Pour the cake mix into the mould.
Öntsd a süteménytésztát a formába.
We used a star mould to make the cookies.
Csillag alakú formát használtunk a kekszek elkészítéséhez.
The company makes bottles using a special mould.
The jelly will keep its shape when you take it out of the mould.
He pushed the wet clay into the mould.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "mould" (the tool) with the verb "to mould" (the action of shaping). Also, some learners use "model" instead of "mould"; a "model" is a finished example or copy, while a "mould" is the hollow form used to make copies.
Significado
hollow container used to shape
Colocaciones
cake mould
|chocolate mould
|silicone mould
|ice cube mould
|plastic injection mould
|pour the mixture into the mould
Sinónimos
form (General word for a tool or frame that shapes something; not always hollow like a mould.)
Antónimos
freehand (Doing or shaping something without using a fixed form or mould.)
Temas
cooking
|manufacturing
|crafts
|work
|technology
Definición
A hollow form that you fill with a soft or liquid material so it becomes that shape when it is hard.
A hollow container into which soft or liquid material is poured or pressed so that it takes a particular shape as it becomes firm.
VERBO
B2
3
formál
B1
Patrón de uso:
to mould [someone/something]; to mould [someone] into [role/type]
Teachers play a major role in moulding young minds.
A tanárok jelentős szerepet játszanak a fiatalok gondolkodásának formálásában.
Her early experiences abroad helped to mould her political views.
Korai külföldi tapasztalatai hozzájárultak politikai nézeteinek formálásához.
The coach tried to mould the team into a disciplined unit.
The media can mould public opinion on important issues.
His strict parents moulded him into a very cautious person.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our parents often mould our ideas when we are children.
A szüleink gyakran formálják az elképzeléseinket, amikor gyerekek vagyunk.
The school wants to mould students into responsible adults.
Az iskola felelősségteljes felnőttekké akarja formálni a diákokat.
Travel can mould how you see the world.
The company culture will mould how new workers act.
His hard life moulded him into a strong man.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "make" instead of "mould" in this sense (e.g. *"make his character"*). "Make" is much more general. "Mould" suggests a slow, deep influence over time. Also, this sense is more common in written or formal spoken English than in casual conversation.
Significado
influence how someone develops
Colocaciones
mould young minds
|mould a generation
|mould public opinion
|mould her into a leader
|mould his character
|mould the future of
Sinónimos
shape (Very common general verb; can be slightly less deliberate or active than "mould" in many contexts.)
Antónimos
neglect (If you neglect someone or something, you fail to guide or influence their development.)
Temas
education
|society
|people
|relationships
Definición
To shape how a person or thing grows and changes, especially their ideas or character.
To have a strong and lasting influence on how a person, group, or thing develops, especially in character, beliefs, or typical way of behaving.
VERBO
B2
4
formáz
B1
Patrón de uso:
to mould [material] into [shape]; to mould [something] with [tool/hands]
She moulded the clay into a small bowl.
Agyagból kis tálat formázott.
Wet your hands before you mould the rice into balls.
Nedvesítsd be a kezed, mielőtt golyókat formázol a rizsből.
The artist moulded a tiny bird from the soft wax.
He moulded the snow into a perfect sphere.
They mould the plastic while it is still hot and soft.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The children moulded animals from play dough.
A gyerekek állatokat formáztak gyurmából.
He moulded the sand into a castle.
Várat formázott a homokból.
She moulded the bread dough into a long shape.
We moulded the cheese into small balls.
The potter moulded the wet clay with her hands.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"mould a shape of"* instead of "mould [something] into a shape". The typical pattern is "mould [material] into [shape]".
Significado
form soft material into shape
Colocaciones
mould the clay
|mould the dough
|mould it into a ball
|carefully moulded by hand
|mould wax into figures
|mould and carve
Sinónimos
shape (Very common, general verb; does not always suggest using a mould or very soft material.)
Antónimos
flatten (To press something so it loses shape or becomes flat, the opposite of giving it a formed shape.)
Temas
crafts
|manufacturing
|cooking
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definición
To make a shape from a soft material by pressing it or putting it in a form.
To shape a soft or plastic material into a particular form, often by pressing it with the hands or putting it into a mould.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
5
Patrón de uso:
in the same mould; in a different mould; cast in [the/a] mould
Both brothers are very much in the same mould as their father.
A két fivér ugyanaz a típus, mint az apjuk.
The new leader is cast in a different mould from his predecessors.
Az új vezető egészen más típus, mint az elődei.
She is not of the traditional academic mould.
The film is in the classic Hollywood mould.
We need politicians of a different mould in this country.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her son is in the same mould as his father.
A fia ugyanaz a típus, mint az apja.
The new boss is not in the usual corporate mould.
Az új főnök nem illik a megszokott vállalati sémába.
This singer is in the old rock mould.
He is a teacher of a very different mould.
They want players in the modern athletic mould.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this "mould" means a physical tool, but here it is figurative: it means a typical style or character type. It usually appears in fixed phrases like "in the same mould" or "cast in a different mould".
Significado
typical style or character type
Colocaciones
in the same mould
|cast in the same mould
|cast in a different mould
|a heroic mould
|in the modern mould
|break the mould
Sinónimos
type (Very general word; "mould" suggests a fixed pattern people or things are shaped to fit.)
Antónimos
individuality (If someone shows individuality, they do not fit a standard mould.)
Temas
people
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A usual type or style that people or things are made like, especially in their character or way of behaving.
A typical pattern, style, or type of character that people or things are made to be similar to.
VERBO
B2
6
Patrón de uso:
[something] moulds to [something]; [something] is moulded to [something]
The memory foam mattress moulds to the shape of your body.
A memóriahabos matrac felveszi a tested alakját.
These shoes will gradually mould to your feet.
Ezek a cipők idővel hozzáidomulnak a lábadhoz.
The metal was heated until it could be easily moulded to the curve of the roof.
The seat is designed to mould itself to your back.
Over time, the handle has moulded to the user's grip.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This pillow moulds to your head and neck.
Ez a párna felveszi a fejed és a nyakad alakját.
The soft plastic slowly moulds to the table edge.
A puha műanyag lassan felveszi az asztal szélének alakját.
Your new shoes will mould to your feet after a few days.
The seat is moulded to the shape of your body.
The cushion moulds to you when you sit on it.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes mix this with the active sense "mould [something]". Here, the thing changes shape by itself or because of use, often with the pattern "[something] moulds to [something]".
Significado
gradually take the shape of something
Colocaciones
moulds to your body
|moulds to your feet
|perfectly moulded to
|moulded to the shape of
|foam that moulds to
|moulds itself to
Sinónimos
conform (More abstract and formal; "mould" here is concrete and physical, about shape.)
Antónimos
resist (If a material resists, it does not easily change or take on another shape.)
Temas
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To slowly become the same shape as something because of pressure, heat, or use.
To gradually take the shape of something, often as a result of pressure, heat, or frequent use.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
7
lombföld
B2
Patrón de uso:
leaf mould; garden mould; mould for [plants]
The plants grow best in rich leaf mould.
A növények tápanyagban gazdag lombföldben fejlődnek a legjobban.
He spread a layer of woodland mould over the flower beds.
Egy réteg erdei lombföldet terített a virágágyásokra.
The forest floor was covered in soft, dark mould.
Gardeners often make their own leaf mould from autumn leaves.
This seedling needs a light, well-drained mould.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The flowers grow well in this rich mould.
A virágok jól nőnek ebben a tápanyagban gazdag lombföldben.
She put leaf mould on the garden beds.
Lombföldet terített a kerti ágyásokra.
The forest floor is full of dark mould.
We can make mould from old leaves.
The gardener used mould to help the plants grow.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the fungus meaning of "mould". In gardening, "leaf mould" means soil made from rotted leaves, not visible fuzzy fungus on food or walls.
Significado
rich soil from decayed leaves
Colocaciones
leaf mould
|rich garden mould
|a layer of mould
|add mould to the soil
|dark woodland mould
Sinónimos
humus (More technical gardening / soil science term; refers specifically to organic material in soil.)
Antónimos
poor soil (Soil low in organic matter and nutrients, the opposite of rich mould.)
Temas
gardening
|nature
|housing
Definición
Soft, dark soil made from dead leaves and plants, good for growing things.
Rich, loose soil formed from decayed leaves or other organic matter, used especially for growing plants.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
mould
AFI
GB/mˈoʊld/
US/mˈoʊld/
Sílabas y acento
mould (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mould)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: mould
- Plural: mould, moulds
Verb
- Base: mould
- 3rd Person Singular: moulds
- Present Participle: moulding
- Past: moulded
Familia de palabras
Forms
moulds
noun
moulding
verb
moulded
verb
Core family
mouldy
adjective
Related words
mouldable
adjective
Expresiones
break the mould
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə mˈoʊld/
idiom
do something in a new, different way
To do something in a way that is very different from the usual way or from what people expect.
Ejemplos
- Her new film really breaks the mould of romantic comedies.
- The school is trying to break the mould with a very flexible timetable.
- We need leaders who are willing to break the mould and try fresh ideas.
cast in a different mould
1/kˈæst ˈɪn ə dˈɪfɹənt mˈoʊld/
idiom
be clearly different in type
To be clearly different from other people or things, especially in character or style.
Ejemplos
- The new CEO is cast in a very different mould from his predecessor.
- This car is cast in a different mould from the brand’s older models.
- She is cast in a different mould to the other candidates: quieter but very determined.
cast in the same mould
1/kˈæst ˈɪn ðə sˈeɪm mˈoʊld/
idiom
be very similar in type
To be very similar to another person or thing in character, style, or way of behaving.
Ejemplos
- The two brothers are cast in the same mould.
- Most of the company’s products are cast in the same mould: cheap and simple.
- His latest book is cast in the same mould as his earlier work.
fit the mould
1/fˈɪt ðə mˈoʊld/
idiom
match the expected type or pattern
To be the kind of person or thing that people expect or want in a certain role or situation.
Ejemplos
- She doesn’t fit the typical mould of a politician.
- They’re looking for someone who fits the mould of a traditional manager.
- He never really fit the mould at that very formal company.