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Foil
01
pilyego, aluminum foil
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Mga Halimbawa
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Binalot niya ang sandwich sa foil para manatili itong sariwa para sa ibang pagkakataon.
02
malinaw na piraso, overhead sheet
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Mga Halimbawa
The professor asked the students to bring blank foils to create visual summaries of their reports.
Hiniling ng propesor sa mga estudyante na magdala ng blangkong foil upang gumawa ng visual na buod ng kanilang mga ulat.
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
Mga Halimbawa
The hydrofoil 's underwater foils lift the hull above the surface.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Mga Halimbawa
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
05
foil, espada na ginagamit sa fencing
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Mga Halimbawa
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
Ang foil ng fencer ay kumikislap sa ilalim ng mga ilaw ng arena.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Mga Halimbawa
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
to foil
01
hadlangan, pigilan
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Mga Halimbawa
She refused to let setbacks foil her aspirations for success.
Tumanggi siyang hayaan ang mga kabiguan na hadlangan ang kanyang mga hangarin para sa tagumpay.
02
pagkakaiba, pagpapatingkad
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Mga Halimbawa
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
Ang matingkad na pulang damit ay nagpaibayo sa kanyang maputlang kutis, na nagpaparamdam na mas maliwanag ito.
03
balutin, takpan
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Mga Halimbawa
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Binalot niya ang mga tirang pagkain sa foil upang mapanatili itong sariwa sa ref.
