break the mold

短语

[化] 揭模; 开模

发音

AU

词形变化

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别名

break the mould

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To depart from a traditional pattern; to defy convention.

    习语
  2. 2.

    To make it impossible for an identical copy to be made.

    习语

    When they made that one, they broke the mold.

    When God made her, He broke the mold.

词源

From the use of molds to make multiple replicas of solid objects using moldable materials.

来源：wiktionary