单词 | foil |
释义 | foil¹ 1.(frustrate)+ plan, attempt, person挫败;阻挠;使受挫折 Ryan unknowingly foils an IRA assassination plot.瑞安无意中挫败了爱尔兰共和军的一个暗杀阴谋。 The government of Mauritania says it has foiled a coup attempt.毛里塔尼亚政府称挫败了一起政变。 2.【猎】(cross)hunted animal ++ trail, track搅乱 3.<古>(repulse)+ attack, assailant击退;打败 women who have successfully foiled their attackers成功击退袭击者的女人们 4.(back or cover with foil)在…上贴箔;以箔为…的衬底;给…铺箔 It is prized for foiling oily fish, fatty meats and dairy-rich desserts.其因给油性鱼类、多脂肉类和含乳量高的甜点做锡箔而备受青睐。 5.【建】(ornament with foils)+ window为…加叶饰;以叶饰装饰 foil² 1.【猎】(scent)(野兽的)嗅迹 2.<古>(setback)挫败;阻挠;击退 3.(thin sheet of metal)金属薄片;箔 The walls were covered in a gold foil.这些墙上贴满了金箔。 She wrapped the meat in foil.她用箔纸把肉包起来。 See alsoaluminium foil 4.(backing of mirror)(镜底)银箔 The foil protects the silvering against condensation and discoloration.镜底的银箔保护镀银不凝结、不褪色。 5.(under gemstone)(宝石等的)衬箔 You could improve a diamond by putting a foil behind it.在钻石后面加上衬箔可以提升其光泽度。 6.(contrast)陪衬物;陪衬者 He thought of her serenity as a foil for his intemperance.在他看来, 她的平静反衬出了他的放纵。 A cold beer is the perfect foil for a curry.吃咖喱食品时冰镇啤酒是绝配。 to act as a foil to sth做…的陪衬 Oily fish are traditionally eaten with sharp or salty foods that act as a foil to their fattiness.油性鱼类一般配以辛辣或咸的食物以解其油腻。 7.【建】叶饰 8.=aerofoil hydrofoil 9.【击剑】花剑 Masks and foils are provided for fencing.击剑用的面具和花剑已经准备就绪。 |
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