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Foil
01
folha, papel alumínio
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Exemplos
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Ela embrulhou o sanduíche em papel alumínio para mantê-lo fresco para depois.
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
O padeiro cobriu a torta com papel alumínio para evitar que a crosta queimasse.
02
folha transparente, transparência
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Exemplos
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Ele colocou cuidadosamente a folha no projetor para exibir o gráfico para o público.
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
A apresentação da empresa incluiu várias transparências para ilustrar seu crescimento financeiro.
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
05
florete, espada de florete
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Exemplos
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
O florete do esgrimista brilhava sob as luzes da arena.
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
Ela ajustou seu aperto no florete antes do jogo começar.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Exemplos
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01
frustrar, desbaratar
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Exemplos
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
O detetive frustrou o esquema elaborado do criminoso com táticas inteligentes.
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Desafios inesperados podem frustrar até os planos mais bem pensados.
02
contrastar, ressaltar
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Exemplos
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
O vestido vermelho brilhante contrastava com sua tez pálida, fazendo-a parecer ainda mais radiante.
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
As luzes brilhantes da cidade contrastaram com a escuridão do céu noturno.
03
embrulhar, cobrir
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Exemplos
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Ela embrulhou as sobras em papel alumínio para mantê-las frescas na geladeira.
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
O chef embrulhou o peixe em papel alumínio antes de colocá-lo no forno para reter a umidade.
