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Foil
01
Folie, Alufolie
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Beispiele
The artist used foil to add highlights and texture to the painting.
Der Künstler verwendete Alufolie, um Highlights und Textur dem Gemälde hinzuzufügen.
02
Folie, Overheadfolie
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Beispiele
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
Die Präsentation des Unternehmens enthielt mehrere Folien, um ihr finanzielles Wachstum zu veranschaulichen.
03
a thin, flat, or curved structure, such as a metal plate or blade, designed to react against air or water flow and generate control motion
Beispiele
Aircraft wings use foils to create lift.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Beispiele
His humility was a foil to her vanity.
05
Florett, Degen für das Florettfechten
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Beispiele
She fenced competitively with a lightweight foil.
Sie focht wettkampfmäßig mit einem leichten Florett.
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a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Beispiele
The antagonist 's calm logic provides a foil to the hero's passion.
to foil
01
vereiteln, durchkreuzen
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Beispiele
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Unerwartete Herausforderungen können sogar die am besten durchdachten Pläne vereiteln.
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kontrastieren, hervorheben
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Beispiele
The elegance of the antique furniture foiled the modern design of the room.
Die Eleganz der antiken Möbel hob das moderne Design des Raumes hervor.
03
einwickeln, bedecken
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Beispiele
To prevent freezer burn, she decided to foil the meat before freezing it.
Um Gefrierbrand zu verhindern, entschied sie sich, das Fleisch vor dem Einfrieren in Alufolie zu wickeln.
