/məʊld ||; mold/(
US 美 mold)
noun 1 [C] a container that you pour a liquid or substance into. The liquid then becomes solid (sets) in the same shape as the container, for example after it has cooled or cooked. 模子;铸模
2 [C] [usu.sing] a particular type 类型;性格: She doesn't fit into the usual mould of sales directors. 她可不落一般营业总监的窠臼。
3 [U] a soft green or black substance like fur(
fungus) that grows in wet places or on old food 霉;霉菌
➔mouldy(US 美 moldy) adj The cheese had gone mouldy. 干酪已经发霉了。