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[/fɔɪl; fɔɪl/] n 用法:
1 [U] metal rolled or hammered into a very thin flexible sheet 箔:
tin, aluminium foil, ie such as is wrapped round bars of chocolate 锡纸、 铝箔（如包装巧克力的）. 用法:
2 [C] person or thing that contrasts with, and so emphasizes, the qualities of another 陪衬; 衬托:
Her sparkling jewellery served as the perfect foil for her fine complexion. 她戴著闪闪生辉的首饰, 更显得容貌姣好. foil 2
[/fɔɪl; fɔɪl/] v [Tn] prevent (sb) from carrying out a plan; prevent (a plan, etc) from succeeding; thwart; frustrate 阻止（某人）执行计画; 阻挠（计画等）; 挫败:
He was foiled in his attempt to deceive us/His attempt to deceive us was foiled. 他企图欺骗我们, 但没有得逞. foil 3
[/fɔɪl; fɔɪl/] n long thin light sword with a protective button on the point, used in fencing (fence2) （击剑运动的）钝头剑. =>illus at fencing (fence) 见fencing插图. Cf 参看 epee, sabre. |