词汇 foil 在中文的含义

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foil

US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
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名词

1.

箔, 锡纸

a thin sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food

示例:
Wrap the leftovers tightly in aluminum foil.
把剩菜用铝紧紧包好。
She covered the dish with foil before putting it in the oven.
她把盘子用纸盖好,然后放进烤箱。
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2.

衬托, 陪衬

a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another

示例:
The quiet, thoughtful character served as a perfect foil to the impulsive protagonist.
这个安静、深思熟虑的角色完美地衬托了冲动的主角。
His dry wit was a good foil for her exuberant personality.
他那冷峻的幽默感很好地衬托了她活泼的个性。
3.

花剑, 钝头剑

a light, slender sword with a blunt point, used for fencing

示例:
He practiced his lunges with a fencing foil.
他用击剑花剑练习弓步。
The fencer saluted with his foil before the match began.
击剑手在比赛开始前用花剑致敬。

动词

1.

挫败, 阻止

prevent (something undesirable) from succeeding

示例:
The police managed to foil the bank robbery.
警方成功挫败了银行抢劫案。
Their plans were foiled by unexpected bad weather.
他们的计划被突如其来的恶劣天气挫败了。
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