Foil
01
folie, aluminiumfolie
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Exempel
The artist used foil to add highlights and texture to the painting.
Konstnären använde folie för att lägga till höjdpunkter och textur till målningen.
02
transparent, overheadsheet
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Exempel
Writing on the foil with colored markers, she made her diagrams more engaging for the class.
Genom att skriva på folien med färgade markörer gjorde hon sina diagram mer engagerande för klassen.
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
Exempel
Aircraft wings use foils to create lift.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Exempel
His humility was a foil to her vanity.
05
floret, vapen använt i fäktning
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Exempel
She fenced competitively with a lightweight foil.
Hon tävlade i fäktning med en lätt florett.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Exempel
The antagonist 's calm logic provides a foil to the hero's passion.
to foil
01
omintetgöra, förhindra
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Exempel
Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes foil our attempts to achieve certain goals.
Oförutsedda omständigheter kan ibland göra motstånd mot våra försök att uppnå vissa mål.
02
kontrastera, framhäva
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Exempel
The elegance of the antique furniture foiled the modern design of the room.
Den antika möbelns elegans kontrasterade mot rummets moderna design.
03
svepa in, täcka
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Exempel
To prevent freezer burn, she decided to foil the meat before freezing it.
För att förhindra frysbränning bestämde hon sig för att folie innan hon frös in köttet.
