来自model的法语拼写形式，即模子，模型，引申词义模具，铸模。字母l,d置换。

来自古古诺斯语mygla,发霉，来自PIE*meug,湿的，黏的，词源mucus,muggy.由湿的引申词义发霉，发霉。-d,过去分词后缀，字母g脱落，比较vagina,vanilla.

来自古英语molde,泥土，散土，来自PIE*mele,磨，词源同meal,mill.由磨引申词义碎土，散土，腐叶土。

1. Try to compact the sand into the mold.

设法把这沙土堆积到模子里.

2. The sweatful practice sessions mold mighty football teams.

一连串汗流浃背的训练磨练出实力强大的足球队.

3. The plastic was poured into the mold and left to set until it was firm.

塑料被注入模子后,便放在一边让它慢慢凝结硬化.

4. I have watched the potters mold, fire and paint their bowls, plates and vases with sacred designs.

我见过制陶工人捏塑、烧制碗碟花瓶，并在上面涂绘各种宗教图案。

5. Too often we try to mold our children into something they do not wish to be.

我们常常试图把孩子塑造成他们自己不想成为的样子。