Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Foil"
The meaning of "Foil" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
the foil package ne anlama geliyor?
A:
"Foil" means aluminum foil, that sort of metallic paper that is often use in packaging. If you want to avoid moisture or you are packaging food and you want something that will not change the taste, you use foil in the shape of a bag or box and sealed shut. It protects and preserves whatever is inside.
Q:
empirical foil ne anlama geliyor?
A:
*empirical* means ...
based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
"they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument"
*foil* in this instance means ...
to reflect something back,
so if you're a foil to someone, their image is reflected off you in a positive light.
foil, in literature, a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character.
hope this helps :)
*empirical* means ...
based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
"they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument"
*foil* in this instance means ...
to reflect something back,
so if you're a foil to someone, their image is reflected off you in a positive light.
foil, in literature, a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character.
hope this helps :)
Q:
foils ne anlama geliyor?
A:
As a verb, to foil a plan is to stop it, to cause it to fail.
As a noun, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character or the smallest sword used in fencing. Foil (uncountable) is very thin metal sheeting.
As a noun, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character or the smallest sword used in fencing. Foil (uncountable) is very thin metal sheeting.
Q:
Being an excellent foil for someone ne anlama geliyor?
A:
Hard to describe, but to be a foil for someone means to be the exact opposite to them in a way that kind of challenges them. "King's John's arrogance made him the perfect foil for Robin Hood's humbleness." It's very hard to describe.
Q:
foil ne anlama geliyor?
A:
foil can be used as a verb to mean "ruin something"
A popular reference would be the villain in a movie losing to the hero:
Drats! You foiled my plans again Batman!
A popular reference would be the villain in a movie losing to the hero:
Drats! You foiled my plans again Batman!
Example sentences using "Foil"
Q:
to foil
ile örnek cümleler göster.
ile örnek cümleler göster.
A:
Fortunately, the police were able to foil the kidnapper's plan. ...
Ben was able to foil his attacker's assault by placing a trashcan lid over his chest. ...
Working together, the countries hope to foil future terrorist attacks.
Ben was able to foil his attacker's assault by placing a trashcan lid over his chest. ...
Working together, the countries hope to foil future terrorist attacks.
Q:
foil ile örnek cümleler göster.
A:
If you are talking about aluminum foil you could say: After I ate half of my sandwich, I wrapped it in foil to save it for later. That is the most common use.
Synonyms of "Foil" and their differences
Q:
foil ve ruin ve spoil ve cripple arasındaki fark nedir?
A:
to foil a plan.
“They foiled my plans”
to ruin is the most widely used one and applies to almost all situations.
‘To cripple’ means to make something incompetent/unable to function.
A person who is disabled is sometimes - insultingly - called a cripple.
If you break someone’s legs, you have crippled them.
Israel says it bombs buildings in order to cripple Hamas’ ability to conduct air strikes.
Milk spoils i.e. goes mouldy. Always use the word ‘spoil’ for milk - “oh no! The milk has spoiled”
“They foiled my plans”
to ruin is the most widely used one and applies to almost all situations.
‘To cripple’ means to make something incompetent/unable to function.
A person who is disabled is sometimes - insultingly - called a cripple.
If you break someone’s legs, you have crippled them.
Israel says it bombs buildings in order to cripple Hamas’ ability to conduct air strikes.
Milk spoils i.e. goes mouldy. Always use the word ‘spoil’ for milk - “oh no! The milk has spoiled”
Q:
foil ve frustrate arasındaki fark nedir?
A:
"Foil" (阻止,制止) is to prevent from achieving a goal.
"Frustrate" (挫败,击败,破坏) to disappoint or defeat someone.
"Frustrate" (挫败,击败,破坏) to disappoint or defeat someone.
Q:
foil ve prevent... from doing sth arasındaki fark nedir?
A:
Foil (when used as a verb) means to prevent something or someone from succeeding.
Prevent can mean to keep from happening, to hold back, or to keep someone from becoming powerful.
They are very similar but prevent is a more commonly used word than foil.
examples:
He was able to foil her plan to steal the car.
She wanted to prevent him from driving the car so she took his keys.
Prevent can mean to keep from happening, to hold back, or to keep someone from becoming powerful.
They are very similar but prevent is a more commonly used word than foil.
examples:
He was able to foil her plan to steal the car.
She wanted to prevent him from driving the car so she took his keys.
Other questions about "Foil"
Q:
What does "his frequent foil, for much of the angry tone." mean?
Context>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Trump condemned the bombs but later blamed the media, his frequent foil, for much of the angry tone.
Context>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Trump condemned the bombs but later blamed the media, his frequent foil, for much of the angry tone.
A:
Foil here means an antagonist or enemy. It’s hard to tell from the sentence alone but I think he’s blaming the media for the angry tone of what motivated the bomber. That is wasn’t what he said but how it was reported.
Q:
What does "served as the family’s foil" mean?
Context>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Then, inspired by the Hammond case, they stormed the Malheur wildlife refuge in what turned into a standoff with federal officials. Many of those who joined the Bundys in protest were members of unofficial militias who carried long guns and pistols and dressed as if at war.
At the time, the Bundys said this type of action was necessary to bring national attention to the Hammonds’ plight — and to the plight of ranchers everywhere. Ultimately, a jury acquitted the Bundys for their role in the takeover. Ryan Bundy now lives on the family ranch in Bunkerville, and is running for governor.
Mr. Obama’s policies on federally controlled public lands, including placing a record amount of land and sea under heightened federal protection, served as the family’s foil.
Mr. Trump has taken a more favorable tone to the calls for local control, aided by Mr. Zinke. In December, the president sharply reduced the size of two conservation areas in Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. It was the largest rollback of federal land protection in the nation’s history.
Context>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Then, inspired by the Hammond case, they stormed the Malheur wildlife refuge in what turned into a standoff with federal officials. Many of those who joined the Bundys in protest were members of unofficial militias who carried long guns and pistols and dressed as if at war.
At the time, the Bundys said this type of action was necessary to bring national attention to the Hammonds’ plight — and to the plight of ranchers everywhere. Ultimately, a jury acquitted the Bundys for their role in the takeover. Ryan Bundy now lives on the family ranch in Bunkerville, and is running for governor.
Mr. Obama’s policies on federally controlled public lands, including placing a record amount of land and sea under heightened federal protection, served as the family’s foil.
Mr. Trump has taken a more favorable tone to the calls for local control, aided by Mr. Zinke. In December, the president sharply reduced the size of two conservation areas in Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. It was the largest rollback of federal land protection in the nation’s history.
A:
Foil means to prevent or stop from succeeding. Obama’s policies hurt the family’s livelihood.
Q:
If you put a foil in the microwave, it is going to saprk fly up. bu doğru görünüyor mu?
A:
If you put foil in the microwave, it is going to spark and flare up.
Q:
I know baking foil sleeves , but is it a baking paper ? If it's like paper in a roll
A:
@Tatyana190283, then yes, it is called parchment paper, or it's just called baking paper.
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