Hledat
Foil
01
fólie, alobal
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Example
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Zabalila sendvič do alobalu, aby zůstal čerstvý na později.
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Pekar zakryl koláč fólií, aby zabránil spálení kůrky.
02
folie, průhledný list
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Example
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Opatrně položil folii, průhledný list na projektor, aby zobrazil graf publiku.
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
Prezentace společnosti obsahovala několik folií, aby ilustrovaly jejich finanční růst.
03
ploutev, foil
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
04
kontrast, doplňující prvek
anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
05
fouille, foukačka
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Example
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
06
protiklad, přízrak
a character in a story who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character
Example
In the novel, the protagonist 's best friend serves as a foil, emphasizing the hero's bravery through his own timidity.
V románu nejlepší přítel protagonisty slouží jako protiklad, zdůrazňující hrdinovu statečnost jeho vlastními plachostí.
The cunning and manipulative antagonist acts as a foil to the naive and honest protagonist, highlighting the main character's innocence.
Důvtipný a manipulatívní antagonist funguje jako protiklad naivnímu a upřímnému protagonistovi, čímž vyzdvihuje nevinnost hlavní postavy.
to foil
01
zmařit, zabránit
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Example
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
02
zvýrazňovat, podtrhávat
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Example
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
Jasně červené šaty zvýrazňovaly jej její světlou pleť, což jí dodávalo ještě větší záři.
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
Jasná světla města zvýrazňovala temnotu noční oblohy.
03
zabalit, překrýt
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Example
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Zabalila zbytky, aby je udržela čerstvé v lednici.
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
Kuchař zabalil rybu, než ji vložil do trouby, aby si udržela vlhkost.
