英语词汇“foil”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense foils, present participle foiling, past tense, past participle foiled

1. uncountable noun

Foil consists of sheets of metal as thin as paper. It is used to wrap food in.

Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil.

...aluminium foil.

2. verb

If you foil someone's plan or attempt to do something, for example to commit a crime, you succeed in stopping them from doing what they want.

[journalism]

A brave police chief foiled an armed robbery on a jewellers' by grabbing the raiders'shotgun. [VERB noun]

The idea of building a roof terrace was also foiled by the planning authorities. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: thwart, stop, check, defeat More Synonyms of foil

3. countable noun [usually singular]

If you refer to one thing or person as a foil for another, you approve of the fact that they contrast with each other and go well together, often in a way that makes the second thing or person seem better or less harmful.

[approval]

He thought of her serenity as a foil for his intemperance. [+ for]

A cold beer is the perfect foil for a curry. [+ for]

Synonyms: complement, setting, relief, contrast More Synonyms of foil

4. countable noun

A foil is a thin light sword used in fencing, which has a button on its tip to prevent injury.

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单词	foil
释义	Trends of foil View usage for: foil (fɔɪl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense foils, present participle foiling, past tense, past participle foiled 1. uncountable noun Foil consists of sheets of metal as thin as paper. It is used to wrap food in. Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil. ...aluminium foil. 2. verb If you foil someone's plan or attempt to do something, for example to commit a crime, you succeed in stopping them from doing what they want. [journalism] A brave police chief foiled an armed robbery on a jewellers' by grabbing the raiders'shotgun. [VERB noun] The idea of building a roof terrace was also foiled by the planning authorities. [VERB noun] Synonyms: thwart, stop, check, defeat More Synonyms of foil 3. countable noun [usually singular] If you refer to one thing or person as a foil for another, you approve of the fact that they contrast with each other and go well together, often in a way that makes the second thing or person seem better or less harmful. [approval] He thought of her serenity as a foil for his intemperance. [+ for] A cold beer is the perfect foil for a curry. [+ for] Synonyms: complement, setting, relief, contrast More Synonyms of foil 4. countable noun A foil is a thin light sword used in fencing, which has a button on its tip to prevent injury. foil in British English 1 (fɔɪl) verb (transitive) 1. to baffle or frustrate (a person, attempt, etc) 2. hunting (of hounds, hunters, etc) to obliterate the scent left by a hunted animal or (of a hunted animal) to run back over its own trail 3. archaic to repulse or defeat (an attack or assailant) noun 4. hunting any scent that obscures the trail left by a hunted animal 5. archaic a setback or defeat Derived forms foilable (ˈfoilable) adjective Word origin C13 foilen to trample, from Old French fouler, from Old French fuler tread down, full2 foil in British English 2 (fɔɪl) noun 1. metal in the form of very thin sheets gold foil tin foil 2. the thin metallic sheet forming the backing of a mirror 3. a thin leaf of shiny metal set under a gemstone to add brightness or colour 4. a person or thing that gives contrast to another 5. architecture a small arc between cusps, esp as used in Gothic window tracery 6. short for aerofoil, hydrofoil verb (transitive) 7. to back or cover with foil 8. Also: foliate architecture to ornament (windows) with foils Word origin C14: from Old French foille, from Latin folia leaves, plural of folium foil in British English 3 (fɔɪl) noun a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button and usually having a bell-shaped guard Word origin C16: of unknown origin foil in American English 1 (fɔɪl) verb transitive 1. to keep from being successful; thwart; frustrate 2. Hunting to make (a scent, trail, etc.) confused, as by recrossing, in order to balk the pursuers noun 3. Archaic the scent or trail of an animal 4. Archaic a thwarting SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfrusˌtrate Word origin ME foilen < OFr fuler, to trample on, subdue: see full2 foil in American English 2 (fɔɪl) noun 1. a leaflike, rounded space or design between cusps or in windows, etc., as in Gothic architecture 2. a very thin sheet or leaf of metal; specif., such a sheet, as of aluminum, used forwrapping food, etc. 3. the metal coating on the back of a mirror 4. a thin leaf of polished metal placed under an inferior or artificial gem to give it brilliance 5. a person or thing that sets off or enhances another by contrast verb transitive 6. to cover or back with foil 7. Rare to serve as a contrast to 8. to decorate (windows, etc.) with foils Word origin ME < OFr fuil (Fr feuille), a leaf < L folia < folium, leaf: see foliate foil in American English 3 (fɔɪl) noun 1. a long, thin fencing sword with a button on the point to prevent injury 2. [pl.] the art or sport of fencing with foils Examples of 'foil' in a sentence foil Butter sheets of foil or baking parchment and place over top. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Look out for foil red and gold signature cards in lucky packets. The Sun (2016) Preheat the grill to medium and line a baking tray with tin foil. The Sun (2016) Lay out four sheets of foil. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Remove the foil and cook for a further 10 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Make sure you have enough tin foil, food wrap and freezer bags. The Sun (2016) Leave to rest under tin foil for 15 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Wrap the turkey in two layers of aluminium foil and cover with clean tea towels. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Spread a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The first attempts were foiled by bad weather. The Sun (2014) Wrap in foil and leave to cool. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They were warned of the danger of informers and secret police trying to foil them. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Wrap the sole in tin foil and place the parcel into the steamer or colander. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Wrap each beetroot with aluminium foil and place on a baking sheet. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Smear remaining oil onto middle of two sheets of foil. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In none of the cases had the data foiled an attack. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Press the foil together to seal the cooking pouches and then place on the grill. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The intelligence services are also fond of saying that they foil one or two plots a year. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You can't compare gold to tin foil. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was the perfect foil to all the trains, boats and planes. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is wrapped in gold foil and a red wrapper, before being stamped with the royal crest. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I'm not sure they would have been able to foil a serious crime. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Just as white was last summer's perfect foil for primary colours, now tan takes its place. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Word lists with foil architectural features In other languages foil British English: foil /fɔɪl/ NOUN Foil is metal that is as thin as paper. It is used to wrap food in. American English: foil Arabic: رُقَاقَةٌ مَعْدِنِيَّة Brazilian Portuguese: papel metálico Chinese: 箔 Croatian: folija Czech: fólie Danish: folie Dutch: folie contrast European Spanish: lámina de metal Finnish: folio French: papier d’aluminium German: Folie Greek: έλασμα Italian: foglio di alluminio Japanese: ホイル Korean: 포일 Norwegian: folie Polish: folia European Portuguese: papel de alumínio Romanian: folie Russian: фольга Latin American Spanish: lámina de metal Swedish: folie Thai: โลหะแผ่น Turkish: folyo Ukrainian: фольга Vietnamese: lá kim loại British English: foil VERB If you foil someone's plan or attempt to do something, for example to commit a crime, you succeed in stopping them from doing what they want. A brave police chief foiled an armed robbery by grabbing the thief's shotgun. American English: foil Brazilian Portuguese: frustrar Chinese: 挫败 European Spanish: frustrar French: déjouer German: vereiteln Italian: impedire Japanese: 食い止める Korean: 저지하다 European Portuguese: frustrar Latin American Spanish: frustrar All related terms of 'foil' gold foil thin gold sheet that is thicker than gold leaf silver foil aluminium made into very thin sheets that is used for covering or wrapping things, esp food aluminum foil thin sheets of foil used to wrap food cooking foil a thin sheet of aluminium used for wrapping or covering food freezer foil a type of tinfoil used to wrap food that is to be frozen kitchen foil aluminium foil used in cooking or storing food aluminium foil thin sheets of foil used to wrap food foil a plot A plot is a secret plan by a group of people to do something that is illegal or wrong , usually against a person or a government. tinfoil Tinfoil consists of shiny metal in the form of a thin sheet which is used for wrapping food . chaton a stone with a reflective metal foil backing Chinese translation of 'foil' foil (fɔɪl) vt [attempt, plan] 阻止 (zǔzhǐ) n (u) (also kitchen foil) 箔纸(紙) (bózhǐ) (c) (fig, = complement) 陪衬(襯) (péichèn) (个(個), gè) (c) (Fencing) 花剑(劍) (huājiàn) to act as a foil to (fig) 作 ... 的陪衬(襯) (zuò ... de péichèn) (verb) in the sense of thwart Definition to baffle or frustrate (a person or an attempt) A brave police chief foiled an armed robbery. Synonyms thwart They were doing all they could to thwart the opposition. stop I think she really would have liked to stop everything right there. check Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. defeat The challenges of constructing such a huge novel almost defeated her. disappoint My hopes have been disappointed many times before. counter frustrate The government has deliberately frustrated his efforts. hamper I was hampered by a lack of information. baffle elude The appropriate word eluded him. balk circumvent It is a veiled attempt to change gun laws by circumventing legislators. outwit nullify checkmate nip in the bud put a spoke in (someone's) wheel (British) (noun) in the sense of complement Definition a person or thing setting off another thing to advantage A cold beer is the perfect foil for a curry. Synonyms complement setting The house is in a lovely setting in the hills. relief contrast The contrast between the two pieces of artwork was very striking. background antithesis She is the antithesis of the typical artist. Additional synonyms in the sense of antithesis Definition the exact opposite She is the antithesis of the typical artist. Synonyms opposite, contrast, reverse, contrary, converse, inverse, antipode in the sense of baffle Synonyms frustrate, check, defeat, upset, foil, thwart, hinder, balk in the sense of check Definition to slow the growth or progress of Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. Synonyms stop, control, limit, arrest, delay, halt, curb, bar, restrain, inhibit, rein, thwart, hinder, repress, obstruct, retard, impede, bridle, stem the flow of, nip in the bud, put a spoke in someone's wheel Synonyms of 'foil' foil Explore 'foil' in the dictionary
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