foil
foil
fɔɪl
foyl
British pronunciation
/fˈɔ‍ɪl/

Definition und Bedeutung von „foil“ im Englischen

01

Folie, Alufolie

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
foil definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Sie wickelte das Sandwich in Alufolie, um es für später frisch zu halten.
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Der Bäcker deckte den Kuchen mit Alufolie ab, um ein Verbrennen der Kruste zu verhindern.
02

Folie, Overheadfolie

a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
example
Beispiele
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Er legte vorsichtig die Folie auf den Projektor, um das Diagramm dem Publikum zu zeigen.
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

example
Beispiele
The hydrofoil 's underwater foils lift the hull above the surface.
Engineers adjusted the wing 's foil to improve aerodynamics.
04

something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities

example
Beispiele
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
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
example
Beispiele
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
Das Florett des Fechters glitzerte unter den Lichtern der Arena.
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
Sie passte ihren Griff am Florett an, bevor das Match begann.
06

a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter

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example
Beispiele
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01

vereiteln, durchkreuzen

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
to foil definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
Der Detektiv vereitelte das ausgeklügelte Schema des Verbrechers mit klugen Taktiken.
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Unerwartete Herausforderungen können sogar die am besten durchdachten Pläne vereiteln.
02

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
example
Beispiele
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
Das leuchtend rote Kleid kontrastierte mit ihrem blassen Teint und ließ ihn noch strahlender erscheinen.
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
Die hellen Lichter der Stadt kontrastierten die Dunkelheit des Nachthimmels.
03

einwickeln, bedecken

to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
example
Beispiele
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Sie wickelte die Reste in Alufolie ein, um sie im Kühlschrank frisch zu halten.
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
Der Koch hüllte den Fisch in Alufolie ein, bevor er ihn in den Ofen legte, um die Feuchtigkeit zu erhalten.
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