| 单词 |
foil |
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foil verb | noun
1 verb •their escape attempt was foiled:thwart, frustrate, counter, balk, impede, obstruct, hamper, euchre, hinder, snooker, cripple, scotch, derail, scupper, scuttle, smash | stop, block, prevent, defeat | informal do for, put paid to, stymie, cook someone's goose. ANT assist.CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See thwart .These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
2 noun •Abbott was the perfect foil to Costello:contrast, complement, antithesis, relief. |
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