Word · Frequency #15920
moulded
/ˈməʊldɪd/
adjective
模具的，模制的
shaped or formed in a mold
- 1.
v form in clay, wax, etc；v form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold；v make something, usually for a specific function
模具的；模制的；用模子做( mould的过去式和过去分词 ); 对...影响重大; 将...塑造成; (使)紧贴于
模具的；模制的
In use
The clay was carefully moulded into the shape of a vase.
Her character was moulded by her experiences abroad.
He moulded the dough into small balls before baking.
be moulded into sth
常用于被动结构，表示被塑造成特定形状。
The clay was moulded into a vase.
粘土被模制成花瓶。
be moulded from sth
强调原材料。
This figurine is moulded from porcelain.
这个小人像是用瓷器模制的。
be moulded by sb/sth
用于抽象意义，表示受某人或某事影响而形成。
His character was moulded by his experiences.
他的性格是由他的经历塑造的。
Common mistakes
The artist moulded the clay a vase.The artist moulded the clay into a vase.
动词 mould 表示'将...塑造成'时，需要搭配介词 into 来引出最终形态，中文常省略该介词，导致错误。
The material was moulded a shape.The material was moulded into a shape.
在被动语态中，mould 仍需要介词 into 来连接结果形态，不能直接接宾语。
Connections
Confusing words
- molded
- 模具的, 模制的 · 拼写差异
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