| 单词 | fold |
| 释义 | fold (foʊld ) Word forms: folds , folding , folded 1. verb B1 If you fold something such as a piece of paper or cloth, you bend it so that one part covers another part, often pressing the edge so that it stays in place. He folded the paper carefully. [VERB noun] Fold the omelette in half. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Fold the blanket back. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] ...a folded towel. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: bend, double, gather, tuck 2. countable noun B1+ A fold in a piece of paper or cloth is a bend that you make in it when you put one part of it over another part and press the edge. Make another fold and turn the ends together. Synonyms: crease, turn, gather, bend 3. countable noun [usually plural] The folds in a piece of cloth are the curved shapes which are formed when it is not hanging or lying flat. The priest fumbled in the folds of his gown. [+ of] 4. verb If a piece of furniture or equipment folds or if you can fold it, you can make it smaller by bending or closing parts of it. The back of the bench folds forward to make a table. [VERB adverb/preposition] This portable seat folds flat for easy storage. [VERB adjective] Check if you can fold the buggy without having to remove the raincover. [VERB noun] ...a folding beach chair. [VERB-ing] Fold up means the same as fold. When not in use it folds up out of the way. [VERB PARTICLE] Fold the ironing board up so that it is flat. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 5. verb If you fold your arms or hands, you bring them together and cross or link them, for example over your chest. Meer folded his arms over his chest and turned his head away. [VERB noun] Mrs Ringrose sat down and folded her hands in her lap. [VERB noun] 6. verb If a business or organization folds, it is unsuccessful and has to close. [mainly British, business] But as other shops fold, the march of the superstores continues. [VERB] 2,500 small businesses were folding each week. [VERB] 7. singular noun When someone joins an organization or group, you can say that they have come into the fold. When they leave the organization or group, you can say that they leave the fold. They had hoped that by hosting this summit they might be welcomed back into the fold. He might find it difficult to return to the family fold when he realizes his mistake. Phrasal verbs: fold in phrasal verb In cooking, if you fold in an ingredient or fold it into the other ingredients, you mix it very gently into the other ingredients. Fold in the flour. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Fold the cream into the egg yolk mixture. [VERB noun PARTICLE noun] fold up 1. phrasal verb B2 If you fold something up, you make it into a smaller, neater shape by folding it, usually several times. She folded it up, and tucked it into her purse. [VERB noun PARTICLE] He folded up his paper and put it away. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. See also fold [sense 4], fold-up -fold (-foʊld ) suffix -fold combines with numbers to form adverbs which say how much an amount has increased by. For example, if an amount increases fourfold, it is four times greater than it was originally. By the late eighties their number had grown fourfold. Pretax profit surged almost twelvefold. -fold also combines with numbers to form adjectives. One survey revealed a threefold increase in breast cancer. Collocations: fold a sheet Fold the sheets of foil loosely over the turkey, leaving a large air gap between the turkey and the foil. The Sun She folded the sheet, walked to the top of the stairs, called for a member of staff and dropped the paper to him. Times, Sunday Times These shapes allow for the creation of the envelope structure by folding the sheet sides around a central rectangular area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The beam rises and folds the sheet around a bend profile. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Whether you go for a five or seven-seater, the two rows of rear seats can fold forward and tumble. The Sun Fold forward and if possible reach behind to hold the ankles. The Sun Then fold forward with your head hanging down. The Sun For ground use the wings fold forward under the aircraft's belly into a clamshell case that protects them from road debris. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The windshield could fold forward and was also removable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Add the chocolate mixture, flour, baking powder and ground almonds and fold gently to combine. Times, Sunday Times Add the egg white mixture to the chocolate mixture and fold gently to combine. The Sun Stir in the milk and the vanilla extract, then sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and fold gently to combine. The Sun Pour into a non-stick pan and fold gently as it cooks to make an omelette. Times, Sunday Times They are largely made of plastic but feel tough, fold neatly and are comfortable enough to wear for long-haul flights. Times, Sunday Times In rainy weather, and after dark, the leaves fold neatly down to form umbrellas. Times, Sunday Times All are made from decent leather and most importantly, fold neatly in half to pack. The Sun It's fully automatic and folds neatly in the boot deck. The Sun Current powered harnesses weigh 2232 kg (50-70 lb) not including the safety parachute and fuel, and fold neatly into a 1.5 m long harness bag with a handle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Just as kirigami practitioners cut and fold paper, engineers can cut and fold materials that in turn can be incorporated into electronic devices. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At base of bottle, fold paper down to make a small 'cake slice' pleat. The Sun At lid or pump end, fold paper edges down across the top using one straight fold. The Sun It will involve youth from all walks of life coming together to fold paper stars for charity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Look out for tiles that imitate soft surfaces such as folded paper, leather and linen. Times, Sunday Times When you fold the sides of an octagon in the hyperbolic plane, the shape looks like a pair of trousers. Times, Sunday Times Fold the sides of the card to the middle, so they are overlapping slightly at the centre. Times, Sunday Times Fold the sides back in to make a point. The Sun Place the stuffing in the centre of the chicken and fold the sides around it. Times, Sunday Times Fold the sides of each wrap to cover the filling, then tuck in the ends and roll to make a parcel. The Sun Sift the flours over the surface, then gently fold together. Times, Sunday Times Sift the flour and cocoa into the egg mixture and gently fold together. Times, Sunday Times Sieve the flour into the wet mixture, then using a rubber spatula, gently fold together until combined. The Sun Fold together evenly then divide between the paper cases. The Sun Sift the spelt flour and maca powder on top of the mixture and fold together gently but thoroughly. Times, Sunday Times I looked down into a mirror and saw a dozen big red pimple-like spots hidden between the folds of skin. Times, Sunday Times I love the detail of the texture and the folds of skin that have been carved by some local artisan. Times, Sunday Times But she had huge folds of skin. The Sun Her stomach was so stretched that her intestines were visible, and crumpled folds of skin were hanging from tiny arms as fragile as twigs. Times, Sunday Times Below her navel are three horizontal folds of skin and a thin vertical line of fine hair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She read her statement, hands folded in front of her like a schoolmarm (which she was). Times, Sunday Times He has his hands folded. Christianity Today We cannot sit with our hands folded. Times, Sunday Times They sit on the radiators and the beds, backs straight, hands folded in their laps. Globe and Mail He walked quickly, often with his hands folded on his back, with his head tilted to the side. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 折痕, 折叠 Japanese: 囲い, 折りたたむ |
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