英语词汇“fold”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	fold
释义	Contents verb (2) fold (BEND) fold (FAIL) noun (2) fold (BEND) fold (SHELTER) suffix (1) -fold (1) Contents verb (2) fold (BEND) fold (FAIL) noun (2) fold (BEND) fold (SHARED BELIEFS) suffix (1) -fold (NUMBER) Contents verb (1) fold (1) suffix (1) -fold (1) English American Business foldverb uk/fəʊld/us/foʊld/ fold verb (BEND) B1 [ I or T ] to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way: I folded the letter (in half) and put it in an envelope. He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket. Will you help me to fold (up) the sheets? The table folds up when not in use. [ T ] literary to wrap: She folded her baby in a blanket. He folded his arms around her. fold your arms to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together [ T ] to move a part of your body into a position where it is close to your body: She sat with her legs folded under her. More examples Just fold this piece of paper back, so, and make a crease here. With a sorrowful sigh she folded the letter and put it away. The back seat of the car folds down. The photographer asked me to fold my arms. Fold the top of the carton back, and tear along the dotted line. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Making things more or less smooth or straight bunch *bunch (sth)* up coarsen collapse creased crinkle crumple furl pucker pumice stone roll sth up roughen sand screw sleek sleek back/down smooth steady straighten wrinkle See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Enclosing, surrounding and immersing fold verb (FAIL) [ I ] (of a business) to close because of failure: Many small businesses fold within the first year. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Success & failure in business administration axe bankrupt bankruptcy branch branch out collapse dying establish foreclose growing pains joint venture liquidator locate moribund official receiver organic growth receivership shut (sth) down spin See more results » Phrasal verb(s) fold sth in/fold sth into something foldnoun [ C ] uk/fəʊld/us/foʊld/ fold noun [ C ] (BEND) a line or mark where paper, cloth, etc. was or is folded: Make a fold across the centre of the card. specialized geology a bend in a layer of rock under the earth's surface caused by movement there Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Style & appearance of clothes backless baggy bespoke black tie bootcut half-sleeve hang ill-fitting knitted low-cut preppy ruck S, s scantily scoop-neck sequin skintight tweedy white-tie wraparound See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Making things more or less smooth or straight Geology - general words fold noun [ C ] (SHELTER) a small area of a field surrounded by a fence where sheep can be put for shelter for the night the fold your home or an organization where you feel you belong: Her children are all away at college now, but they always return to the fold during the holidays. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Animal Dwellings - man-made apiary aquarium aviary birdcage birdhouse cage doghouse dovecote fish tank fishbowl goldfish bowl hive nesting box pigeon loft pigpen pigsty sanctuary stabling stall sty See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Home Idiom(s) above/below the fold -foldsuffix uk/ -fəʊld/us/ -foʊld/ having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number: threefold fourfold The problems are twofold - firstly, economic, and secondly, political. In the last 50 years, there has been a 33-fold increase in the amount of pesticide used in farming. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Terms for numbers additive inverse aliquot common denominator common factor common multiple cos exponent fivefold fortyfold fourfold GCF hundredfold odd recurring number remainder resultant root sevenfold seventyfold weighting See more results » foldverb us/foʊld/ fold verb (BEND) [ I/T ] to bend something such as paper or cloth so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able bend in this way: [ T ] He took his clothes out of the dryer and carefully folded them. [ M ] She folded up the map and put it back in her bag. [ I ] The tray table folds up so that it fits in a closet. [ I/T ] If you fold your hands or arms, you bring them together and cross them: [ T ] He folded his arms across his chest. fold verb (FAIL) [ I ] (of a business) to close because of failure: Many small businesses fold within the first year. Phrasal verb(s) fold in something foldnoun us/foʊld/ fold noun (BEND) [ C ] a line or mark where paper, cloth, etc. was or is folded: If you just make folds along the dotted lines, you can seal it and mail it as an envelope. fold noun (SHARED BELIEFS) [ C/U ] the safety or comfort of belonging to a group that shares the same beliefs: [ U ] The Democrats attracted many immigrants to the fold. [ C/U ] A fold is a fenced area on a farm where sheep are kept during the night. -foldsuffix us/ˌfoʊld/ -fold suffix (NUMBER) having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number: There has been more than a 30-fold increase in Internet users in the past two years. foldverb [ I ] uk/fəʊld/us if a business folds, it closes because of failure: The company folded after four years, having made heavy losses. Phrasal verb(s) fold sth into sth -foldsuffix having the stated number of parts, or multiplied by the stated number:** The problems are twofold - firstly, economic, and secondly, political. In the last 50 years, there has been a 33-fold increase in the amount of pesticide used in farming.
随便看	afaik afar AFC AFDC affability affable affably affair affairs of state affect affectation affected affectedly affecting affection affectionate affectionately affections affective afferent affidavit affiliate affiliate marketing affiliated affiliation