| 释义 |
Adjective: foiled foyld- Disappointingly unsuccessful
"their foiled attempt to capture Calais"
- defeated, disappointed, discomfited, frustrated, thwarted
Verb: foil foyl- Enhance by contrast
"In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background" - Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
"foil your opponent"
- thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk - Cover or back with foil
"foil mirrors"
See also: foiling, unsuccessful Type of: contrast, counterpoint, cover, forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent Encyclopedia: Foil Foil, Missouri Foiled |