foil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
1.
foil, aluminium foil
a thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food
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Wrap the leftovers tightly in aluminum foil.
Bungkus sisa makanan rapat-rapat dengan aluminium foil.
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She covered the dish with foil before putting it in the oven.
Dia menutupi piring dengan foil sebelum memasukkannya ke dalam oven.
2.
kontras, pelengkap
a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another
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The quiet, thoughtful character served as a perfect foil to the impulsive protagonist.
Karakter yang tenang dan bijaksana berfungsi sebagai kontras yang sempurna bagi protagonis yang impulsif.
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His dry wit was a good foil for her exuberant personality.
Kecerdasannya yang kering menjadi kontras yang baik untuk kepribadiannya yang bersemangat.
3.
foil, pedang anggar
a light, slender sword with a blunt point, used for fencing
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He practiced his lunges with a fencing foil.
Dia melatih serangannya dengan foil anggar.
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The fencer saluted with his foil before the match began.
Atlet anggar memberi hormat dengan foilnya sebelum pertandingan dimulai.
1.
menggagalkan, mengurungkan
prevent (something undesirable) from succeeding
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The police managed to foil the bank robbery.
Polisi berhasil menggagalkan perampokan bank.
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Their plans were foiled by unexpected bad weather.
Rencana mereka digagalkan oleh cuaca buruk yang tak terduga.