foil
foil
fɔɪl
foyl
British pronunciation
/fˈɔ‍ɪl/

英語での「foil」の定義と意味

Foil
01

, アルミ箔

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
foil definition and meaning
example
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。
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
パン屋は、クラストが焦げるのを防ぐためにパイをアルミホイルで覆いました。
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
example
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
彼は注意深くプロジェクターにフィルムを置き、観客にグラフを表示しました。
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
会社のプレゼンテーションには、財務成長を説明するための複数のOHPシートが含まれていました。
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

example
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
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
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
example
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。
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
試合が始まる前に、彼女はフォイルの握り方を調整した。
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
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
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
to foil definition and meaning
example
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
探偵は巧妙な戦術で犯罪者の入念な計画を阻止した。
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
予期せぬ課題は、最もよく考え抜かれた計画さえも台無しにすることがあります。
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
example
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。
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
都市の明るい光が夜空の暗闇を際立たせた
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
example
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。
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
シェフは水分を保持するために、魚をオーブンに入れる前にホイルで包みました
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