noun [C] ~ (for sb/sth) a person or thing that contrasts with, and
therefore emphasizes, the qualities of another person or thing:
- The pale walls provide a perfect foil for
the furniture.
- His mellow guitar technique is the ideal foil for her
soaring voice.
posted @ 2008-04-27 20:31
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