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
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
在将信放入信封邮寄之前，她仔细地折叠了信件。
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
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
约翰仔细研究了他的牌，但意识到自己的手牌很弱，他决定在回合早期弃牌。
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
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
在市场上挣扎多年后，这家小书店不得不倒闭。
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。
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
为了确保蛋奶酥面糊保持其轻盈，用抹刀将打发的蛋白轻轻折叠到基础混合物中。
05
折叠, 弯曲
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
例子
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
随着面料冷却，它开始折叠，在衬衫上形成清晰的褶皱。
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
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
当太阳开始落山时，牧羊人将羊群赶进了围栏。
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
The shepherd brought the sheep into the fold for the night.
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
The map was full of creases and folds from repeated use.
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
The priest welcomed new members into the fold.
Many were brought back into the fold during the revival meeting.
04
the action or process of bending or doubling something over
例子
The fold of the letter revealed a hidden note inside.
She mastered the fold of origami paper quickly.
05
a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue
例子
The surgeon examined the folds of the patient's skin carefully.
Fine folds appeared around her eyes when she smiled.
06
a group of goats or sheep kept together
例子
The shepherd counted the fold before letting them graze.
The fold moved slowly across the pasture.
07
a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces
例子
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
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。
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
她整理了她围巾的褶皱。
