Foil
01
folie, aluminiumfolie
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
02
transparent, overheadsheet
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
03
foil, fena
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
04
kontrast, motvikt
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
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
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
