| 单词 | foil |
| 释义 | foil (fɔɪl ) Word forms: foils , foiling , foiled 1. uncountable noun Foil consists of sheets of metal as thin as paper. It is used to wrap food in. Pour cider around the meat and cover with foil. ...aluminium foil. 2. verb If you foil someone's plan or attempt to do something, for example to commit a crime, you succeed in stopping them from doing what they want. [journalism] A brave police chief foiled an armed robbery on a jeweller's by grabbing the raider's shotgun. [VERB noun] The idea of building a roof terrace was also foiled by the planning authorities. [VERB noun] Synonyms: thwart, stop, check, defeat 3. countable noun [usually singular] If you refer to one thing or person as a foil for another, you approve of the fact that they contrast with each other and go well together, often in a way that makes the second thing or person seem better or less harmful. [approval] He thought of her serenity as a foil for his intemperance. [+ for] A cold beer is the perfect foil for a curry. [+ for] Synonyms: complement, setting, relief, contrast 4. countable noun A foil is a thin light sword used in fencing, which has a button on its tip to prevent injury. Collocations: foil a plan Shift smartly half a step sideways and foil her plan. Times, Sunday Times Police officers had widely celebrated and publicised foiling his plans, sharing photographs and videos that went viral. Times, Sunday Times But he finished with 11 assists, foiling the plan. Houston Chronicle He strongly opposes them and all their mischief comes to public notice and foils their plans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This foils his plan but also activates the self-destruct system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The main meals come in foil packs which you don't need to store in the fridge or freezer. The Sun Or flexible foil packs, in one of the exhibits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The set has 529 cards and was available in foils packs, jumbo packs, and factory sets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Place the foil packages on a baking tray and bake for about 45 min, or grill on a preheated barbecue, covered, for 30 min. Times, Sunday Times Serve in the foil packages for guests to open at the table. Times, Sunday Times Make four double-layer foil packages by cutting out eight squares large enough to hold one fish fillet. Times, Sunday Times They are usually sold in pairs inside foil packages, and do not require refrigeration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The pieces are usually available in individual foil packages and come in various flavors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Fold up the sides of each foil packet. The Sun You've got blackberry, camomile, mint, burdock and rooibos, all in little foil packets. Times, Sunday Times Serve the foil packets with a wedge of lime, the rice separately. Times, Sunday Times You can always cook plenty of things in foil packets and throw them on, even desserts - my mom used to do that a lot when we were camping. Times, Sunday Times For the benefit of those unable to read music, the notes in the books were numbered in correspondence to a numbered and color-coded foil strip above the keyboard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In these, full-thickness oxide layers are formed on both the aluminum foil strips prior to assembly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Often there are grounded metal plates or foil strips in the bottle flanking the gold leaves on either side. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Later, as the burger cooks, he places a foil tray over the top as a cloche. Times, Sunday Times Remove from the foil tray to a plate. Times, Sunday Times It consists of a sturdy, ridged, perforated inner aluminium foil tray that balances in an outer tray where the grease will end up. Times, Sunday Times Forget that expensive restaurant first - just swing by her home with some shepherd's pie and boiled carrots on a foil tray. Times, Sunday Times There's no need to use a separate grill for these either, just cook the vegetarian option in a cheap foil tray on the barbecue away from the meat. The Sun Place carrots on a large square of foil, put the chicken on add the coriander, then pull up the sides of the foil wrap around to form a seal. Times, Sunday Times The silver medal looks like it still has foil wrap on it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The other side of the power source should be connected to another piece of foil wrapped around the outer tube. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Aluminum foils wrap chocolate bars and prevent transfer of water vapor, while being lightweight, non-toxic and odor proof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The couple then marketed their product as fog remover for eyeglasses, selling the foil wrapped soap cubes for fifty cents each. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the blink of an eye, batches of 20 biscuits were scooped up by a robotic arm and encased in a crisp foil wrapper, ensuring they remain fresh for longer. Times, Sunday Times I produce painkillers from my bag, click a couple out of their foil wrapper, hand them over. Times, Sunday Times A small, red, square foil wrapper. Times, Sunday Times They drink juice through a plastic straw from a cardboard container coated with a plastic polymer, lined with metal foil. Times, Sunday Times They deduced this by observing how alpha particles are scattered when they strike a thin metal foil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Metal fibre, metal foil, and metal wire have a variety of uses, including the production of cloth-of-gold and jewellery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The highest surge-current rated film capacitors are film/foil capacitors with a metal foil construction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes wooden drums are partly covered with metal foil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The spots and splashes on ivies make a perfect foil for plain green plantings in front. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The bittersweet flavour of glazed chicory is the perfect foil for gamey roast partridge. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The small needles link together to form a dense, dark backdrop that remains smart throughout the year and provides a perfect foil for more riotous planting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Just as white was last summer's perfect foil for primary colours, now tan takes its place. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It was the perfect foil to all the trains, boats and planes. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A plastic foil may not be 100% effective because many plastics will allow oxygen to permeate right through the film. ST He then handed me a red plastic foil. Times, Sunday Times About 25 half-litre bottles are used to create a plastic foil, which coats the wood fronts. Times, Sunday Times It typically comes packaged in a red plastic foil, regardless of manufacturer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been replaces by cloth printed with a gold paint or a plastic foil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If you don't have a lid, use a large sheet of foil to line the base to begin with, leaving an overhang. Times, Sunday Times Place a sheet of foil with generous overhang over the pastry and a similar-sized board or tray over the top. Times, Sunday Times Place the fish on a sheet of foil in a small baking pan. Times, Sunday Times Place each mackerel fillet onto a separate sheet of foil and wrap into a parcel. Times, Sunday Times Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper or a lightly oiled sheet of foil. The Sun Then stick in three crude fins fashioned from pieces of cardboard box wrapped in tin foil. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If you're using a plastic container, cover it well with clingfilm or tin foil. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You can't compare gold to tin foil. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Wrap the sole in tin foil and place the parcel into the steamer or colander. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Leave to rest under tin foil for 15 minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 箔, 挫败 Japanese: ホイル, 食い止める |
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