Foil
01
箔, アルミ箔
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
例
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
彼女はサンドイッチをアルミホイルで包んで後で新鮮なままにしました。
02
透明シート, オーバーヘッドシート
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
例
Writing on the foil with colored markers, she made her diagrams more engaging for the class.
カラーマーカーでフィルムに書くことで、彼女は自分の図をクラスにとってより魅力的にしました。
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
例
The hydrofoil 's underwater foils lift the hull above the surface.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
例
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
05
フォイル, フェンシングで使用される剣
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
例
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
フェンサーのフォイルがアリーナの明かりの下できらめいた。
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
例
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
to foil
01
阻止する, 妨害する
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
例
Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes foil our attempts to achieve certain goals.
予期せぬ状況は、時として特定の目標を達成しようとする私たちの試みを妨げることがあります。
02
対比させる, 際立たせる
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
例
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
鮮やかな赤いドレスは彼女の青白い肌を引き立て、さらに輝いて見せた。
03
包む, 覆う
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
例
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
彼女は残り物を冷蔵庫で新鮮に保つためにアルミホイルで包みました。
