foil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/

名词
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衬托, 陪衬
a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another
示例:
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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。
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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。
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花剑, 钝头剑
a light, slender sword with a blunt point, used for fencing
示例:
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He practiced his lunges with a fencing foil.
他用击剑花剑练习弓步。
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The fencer saluted with his foil before the match began.
击剑手在比赛开始前用花剑致敬。
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