to fold
01
折叠, 折
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
例子
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
折纸艺术家巧妙地折叠纸张，创造出一只精致的天鹅。
02
弃牌, 退出
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
例子
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
艾米丽面临一个艰难的决定，但最终决定弃牌，为未来的手牌保留她的筹码。
03
关闭, 停止营业
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
例子
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
由于社区的变化导致人流量减少，餐厅不得不关闭。
04
折叠, 轻轻拌入
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
例子
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
打发奶油后，轻轻地将融化的巧克力折叠入打发的奶油中。
05
折叠, 弯曲
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
例子
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
随着时间的推移，纸张开始沿着边缘折叠。
06
关进, 围住
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
例子
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
在风暴来临之前，农民们急忙将他们的牛羊关进坚固围栏的安全中。
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
例子
Every morning, the lambs were counted before entering the fold.
02
a rounded or angular shape created by bending or doubling a material
例子
She admired the folds in the paper lanterns.
03
a group of people sharing the same religious faith and regularly attending a particular church
例子
Many were brought back into the fold during the revival meeting.
04
the action or process of bending or doubling something over
例子
She mastered the fold of origami paper quickly.
05
a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue
例子
Fine folds appeared around her eyes when she smiled.
06
a group of goats or sheep kept together
例子
The fold moved slowly across the pasture.
07
a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces
例子
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08
褶皱, 折痕
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
例子
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
这件裙子的底部有漂亮的褶皱。
