词汇 fold 在中文的含义

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fold

US /foʊld/
UK /foʊld/
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动词

1.

折叠, 叠

bend (something flexible and relatively thin) over on itself so that one part of it covers another

示例:
She carefully folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
她小心翼翼地折叠了信,然后放进信封里。
Please fold your clothes neatly before putting them away.
请把衣服整齐再收起来。
2.

倒闭, 停业

(of a business or organization) cease to operate because of financial problems or lack of success

示例:
Many small businesses were forced to fold during the recession.
许多小企业在经济衰退期间被迫倒闭
The magazine decided to fold after years of declining readership.
在读者数量持续下降多年后,该杂志决定停刊

名词

1.

折痕, 褶皱

a crease or line made by folding

示例:
There was a sharp fold in the middle of the paper.
纸的中间有一道明显的折痕
She smoothed out the folds in the tablecloth.
她抚平了桌布上的褶皱
2.

羊群, 群体

a group of people or things, especially sheep

示例:
The shepherd led his fold to fresh pastures.
牧羊人把他的羊群带到新的牧场。
Welcome to the fold, new members!
欢迎新成员加入我们
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