foil
foil
fɔɪl
foyl
British pronunciation
/fˈɔ‍ɪl/

Definizione e significato di "foil"in inglese

01

foglio, carta stagnola

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
foil definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Ha avvolto il panino nella carta stagnola per mantenerlo fresco per dopo.
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Il panettiere ha coperto la torta con carta stagnola per evitare che la crosta si bruciasse.
02

foglio trasparente, lucido

a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
example
Esempi
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Ha posizionato con cura il foglio sul proiettore per mostrare il grafico al pubblico.
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
La presentazione dell'azienda includeva diverse lucidi per illustrare la loro crescita finanziaria.
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
05

fioretto, spada da fioretto

a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
example
Esempi
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
Il fioretto del fiorettista luccicava sotto le luci dell'arena.
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
Ha aggiustato la presa sul fioretto prima che iniziasse l'incontro.
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
Esempi
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01

sventare, frustrare

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
to foil definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
Il detective ha sventato lo schema elaborato del criminale con tattiche intelligenti.
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Le sfide inaspettate possono frustrare anche i piani più ben ponderati.
02

contrastare, far risaltare

to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
example
Esempi
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
Il vestito rosso acceso contrastava con il suo incarnato pallido, facendolo sembrare ancora più radioso.
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
Le luci brillanti della città hanno messo in risalto l'oscurità del cielo notturno.
03

avvolgere, ricoprire

to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
example
Esempi
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Lei ha avvolto gli avanzi nella stagnola per mantenerli freschi in frigorifero.
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
Lo chef ha avvolto il pesce nella stagnola prima di metterlo nel forno per trattenere l'umidità.
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