Word · Frequency #17856
molded
模塑的；造形的
shaped by or as if by a mold
- 1.
v form in clay, wax, etc；v become moldy; spoil due to humidity；v form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold；v make something, usually for a specific function；v fit tightly, follow the contours of；v shape or influence; give direction to；s shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
造形的；模塑的
受影响的；被塑造的；造形的；模塑的
In use
The artist displayed a collection of molded clay figures.
Her opinion was molded by years of experience.
The cake had a beautifully molded chocolate shell.
be molded into sth
The clay was molded into a vase.
粘土被塑造成了一个花瓶。
be molded by sth
His character was molded by his experiences.
他的性格被他的经历所塑造。
be molded to do sth
The suit was molded to fit perfectly.
这套西装被塑形以完美贴合。
Connections
Collocations
- molded plastic
- 模压塑料；注塑塑料
- The casing is made of molded plastic.外壳由模压塑料制成。
- molded into
- 塑造成…；使成形为…
- The clay was molded into a small bowl.黏土被塑造成一只小碗。
- molded by
- 由…塑造的；受…影响的
- His views were molded by his travels abroad.他的观点受到国外旅行经历的影响。
- molded from
- 用…模制而成的
- The mask was molded from a plaster cast.面具是用石膏模型模制而成的。
Idioms & figurative uses
- molded by adversity
- 因逆境而塑造Her character was molded by adversity.她的性格是逆境塑造的。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想：molded 像黏土被模具（mold）压出固定形状，所以是“模塑的、造形的”，也引申为“被塑造/受影响的”。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：制造与工艺、描述影响与塑造 molded 作形容词时，多用来表示物体经模具或塑造工艺而成形，也可引申指人、性格或事物受环境、经历等影响而被塑造。该词在口语和书面语中都比较常用，属于中性表达。
Grammar Note
Past participle of mold, used as adjective or verb.
Pronunciation & Spelling
molded 读作 /ˈmoʊldɪd/，与 folded、scolded 押韵（都含 /oʊldɪd/）。old、cold 里的 old 字母组合也读 /oʊld/，可帮助记住 molded 的元音。注意 molted /ˈmoʊltɪd/ 是形近词，但以 /t/ 音结尾，不押韵；malted /ˈmɔːltɪd/、melted /ˈmɛltɪd/ 的元音也不同，不能按拼写类推读音。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.