Anything that serves by contrast of colour or quality to adorn another thing or set it off to advantage.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > [noun] > ornamentation or decoration > an ornament > foil (5) foil1581 Anything that serves by contrast of colour or quality to adorn another thing or set it off to advantage. set-offa1625 Something used to set off or adorn; an adornment, decoration, or ornament. offset1628 Something that sets off, embellishes, or throws something else into prominence. Obsolete. setting-offa1640 †something that enhances the charm of a thing. beauty spot1701 figurative. Something that contrasts with and so enhances the qualities of another thing; a foil. Obsolete. rare. |
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