to fold
01
折る, 畳む
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
例
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
彼女は郵送する前に手紙を慎重に折りたたんだ。
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
折り紙アーティストは繊細な白鳥を作るために紙を巧みに折りたたみました。
02
フォールドする, 降りる
to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win
Intransitive
例
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
ジョンは自分のカードを注意深く調べたが、手札が弱いと気づき、ラウンドの早い段階でフォールドすることを決めた。
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
エミリーは難しい決断に直面したが、最終的にフォールドすることを決め、将来の手札のために自分のスタックを保持した。
03
閉める, 営業を停止する
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
例
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
市場で競争するために何年も苦労した後、小さな本屋は閉店せざるを得なかった。
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
近所の変化により歩行者数が減少したため、レストランは閉店せざるを得なかった。
04
折り込む, 優しく混ぜる
to incorporate one ingredient into another by gently lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon
Transitive: to fold an ingredient into another
例
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
クリームを泡立てた後、溶かしたチョコレートを泡立てたクリームに優しく折り込んでください。
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
スフレの生地が軽さを保つように、泡立てた卵白をへらでベースの混合物に折り混ぜます。
05
折る, 畳む
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
例
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
生地が冷えると、折りたたまれ始め、シャツにきれいなプリーツができた。
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
時間が経つにつれて、紙は端に沿って折れ始めました。
06
閉じ込める, 囲い込む
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
例
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
太陽が沈み始めると、羊飼いは羊の群れを囲いの中に追い込んだ。
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
嵐が来る前に、農家は頑丈な囲いの安全の中に彼らの牛や羊を閉じ込めるために急いだ。
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
例
The shepherd brought the sheep into the fold for the night.
Every morning, the lambs were counted before entering the fold.
02
a rounded or angular shape created by bending or doubling a material
例
The map was full of creases and folds from repeated use.
She admired the folds in the paper lanterns.
03
a group of people sharing the same religious faith and regularly attending a particular church
例
The priest welcomed new members into the fold.
Many were brought back into the fold during the revival meeting.
04
the action or process of bending or doubling something over
例
The fold of the letter revealed a hidden note inside.
She mastered the fold of origami paper quickly.
05
a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue
例
The surgeon examined the folds of the patient's skin carefully.
Fine folds appeared around her eyes when she smiled.
06
a group of goats or sheep kept together
例
The shepherd counted the fold before letting them graze.
The fold moved slowly across the pasture.
07
a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces
例
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08
折り目, ひだ
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
例
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
そのドレスは裾に美しい折り目があった。
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
彼女はスカーフの折り目を直した。
