foil
Произношение: [fɔɪl]
Слово
Контекст: «material»
(noun) a thin sheet of metal, often aluminum, used for wrapping or covering food. You might use it in the kitchen to keep your leftovers fresh or to bake things.
Пример
I wrapped my sandwich in foil to keep it from getting soggy.
Пример
I forgot to use foil, so my food got cold quickly.
Пример
Do we have any foil left for wrapping the chicken?
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to prevent someone from being successful in something. It's like when you play a game and stop your opponent from winning by blocking their moves.
Пример
She managed to foil his plan to surprise everyone.
Пример
His attempt to foil the project didn't work out at all.
Пример
How did you foil their attempt to take over the game?
Контекст: «literature»
(noun) a character that contrasts with another character, usually the main one. This helps to highlight the qualities of the main character, like a shadow showing up a light.
Пример
In the story, the brave knight is the foil to the cowardly squire.
Пример
Without a good foil, the main character may seem less interesting.
Пример
Who is the foil in this novel, and how do they compare to the hero?
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