Foil
01
箔, 铝箔
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
例子
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
她用锡纸包裹三明治以保持其新鲜供以后食用。
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
面包师用锡纸盖住馅饼，以防止饼皮烧焦。
02
透明薄膜, 投影胶片
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
例子
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
他小心地将薄膜放在投影仪上，向观众展示图表。
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
公司的演示包括多个透明胶片来说明他们的财务增长。
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
例子
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
例子
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
05
花剑, 击剑运动中使用的剑
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
例子
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
击剑手的花剑在竞技场的灯光下闪闪发光。
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
比赛开始前，她调整了握花剑的方式。
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
例子
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01
挫败, 阻止
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
例子
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
侦探用聪明的策略挫败了罪犯精心设计的计划。
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
意想不到的挑战甚至可以挫败最周密的计划。
02
衬托, 突出
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
例子
The bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
鲜红色的连衣裙衬托出她苍白的肤色，使其显得更加光彩照人。
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
城市的明亮灯光衬托出夜空的黑暗。
03
包裹, 覆盖
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
例子
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
她用锡纸包裹剩菜以保持它们在冰箱中的新鲜。
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
厨师在将鱼放入烤箱之前用箔纸包裹以保持水分。
