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foiled
Adjective
bị ngăn chặn, bị phá hỏng
prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome
"The foiled terrorist plot was a result of intelligence agencies working together to intercept and neutralize the threat ."
hydrofoil
Noun
tàu cánh ngầm, thủy phi cơ
a fast boat fitted with winglike structures beneath the hull that lift it above the water's surface at high speed
"Our vacation included a thrilling ride on a hydrofoil."
foil
Noun
nhân vật đối lập, nhân vật tương phản
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
"The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other ."
quatrefoil
Noun
họa tiết bốn lá, thiết kế bốn cánh
a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover
"The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation."
to foil
Verb
ngăn chặn, phá hỏng
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
"Unforeseen circumstances can sometimes foil our attempts to achieve certain goals ."