foil
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/fɔɪl/
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/fɔɪl/
Thin metal sheets used to cover or wrap things, especially food.
Use foil to cover the food while baking.
烘烤時用錫箔紙覆蓋食物。
Paper coated with a thin layer of metal.
The candy is wrapped in shiny foil.
糖果用閃亮的錫箔紙包裹著。
A person or thing that contrasts with another to highlight their qualities.
His calm nature is a perfect foil for her energetic personality.
他冷靜的性格與她充滿活力的個性形成了完美的對比。
A light, thin sword used in fencing.
Fencers use a foil in competition.
擊劍運動員在比賽中使用花劍。
To prevent something from happening or someone from succeeding.
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
警方挫敗了搶劫企圖。