foil

🇬🇧 UK/fɒil/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To prevent someone from succeeding; to thwart a plan or attempt

阻止,挫败(计划或企图)

n.

A very thin sheet of metal or plastic; a person or thing that contrasts with and highlights another's qualities

箔,薄金属片;衬托他人优点的人或物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
foilother
=foil

Common Collocations

  • 1.foil a plan挫败计划
  • 2.aluminum foil铝箔

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The police foiled the bank robbery through careful investigation.

  • 2.

    The aluminum foil wrapped around the food kept it warm.

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