>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Syntax

What does molted mean?

"Molted" means to shed or cast off an outer layer, especially the skin, feathers, or fur of an animal.

Here are some examples:

* Birds molt their feathers to replace them with new ones.

* Snakes molt their skin as they grow.

* Insects molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger.

The word "molt" can also be used figuratively to describe the shedding of something old or outgrown.

For example, you could say:

* "The company has molted its old image and embraced a new one."

* "She molted her old beliefs and adopted new ones."

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.