fold
第三人称
folds
现在进行时
folding
过去式
folded
过去完成时
folded
1
折叠, 折
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
及物动词
- She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
在将信放入信封邮寄之前，她仔细地折叠了信件。
- The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
折纸艺术家巧妙地折叠纸张，创造出一只精致的天鹅。
- Before baking, she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling.
在烘烤之前，她不得不折叠糕点的边缘以密封美味的馅料。
- To save space, she folded the clothes and arranged them in the suitcase.
为了节省空间，她折叠了衣服并把它们整理在手提箱里。
- She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table.
她决定将餐巾折叠成优雅的形状放在餐桌上。
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2
弃牌, 退出
to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win
- John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
约翰仔细研究了他的牌，但意识到自己的手牌很弱，他决定在回合早期弃牌。
- Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
艾米丽面临一个艰难的决定，但最终决定弃牌，为未来的手牌保留她的筹码。
- Facing a large bet from his opponent, James suspected a bluff and hesitated before finally choosing to fold.
面对对手的大赌注，詹姆斯怀疑是虚张声势，犹豫了一下，最终选择了弃牌。
- Alex knew his chances of winning were slim, so he opted to fold rather than risk losing more chips.
亚历克斯知道自己获胜的机会渺茫，因此他选择弃牌而不是冒险失去更多的筹码。
- The seasoned player could sense weakness in his opponent's demeanor and used a well-timed bluff to force him to fold.
经验丰富的玩家可以感觉到对手态度上的弱点，并利用一个时机恰当的虚张声势迫使他弃牌。
3
关闭, 停止营业
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
- After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
在市场上挣扎多年后，这家小书店不得不倒闭。
- The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
由于社区的变化导致人流量减少，餐厅不得不关闭。
- The economic downturn caused several startups to fold within months of launching.
经济衰退导致几家初创公司在推出几个月内就倒闭了。
- Following a series of mismanagement issues and declining revenues, the historic theater was forced to fold.
在一系列管理问题和收入下降之后，历史悠久的剧院被迫关闭。
- The family-owned farm had to fold after generations of operation when land prices soared.
当土地价格飙升时，这家世代经营的家族农场不得不倒闭。
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4
折叠, 轻轻拌入
to incorporate one ingredient into another by gently lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon
及物动词
- After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
打发奶油后，轻轻地将融化的巧克力折叠入打发的奶油中。
- To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
为了确保蛋奶酥面糊保持其轻盈，用抹刀将打发的蛋白轻轻折叠到基础混合物中。
- Carefully fold the fresh berries into the whipped cream, taking care to distribute them evenly.
小心地将新鲜浆果折叠入打发的奶油中，注意均匀分布。
- Fold the sliced strawberries into the whipped cream, creating layers of fruit and cream without crushing the berries.
将切片的草莓折叠入打发的奶油中，在不压碎浆果的情况下创建水果和奶油层。
5
折叠, 弯曲
to form a crease or bend
- As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
随着面料冷却，它开始折叠，在衬衫上形成清晰的褶皱。
- Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
随着时间的推移，纸张开始沿着边缘折叠。
- As the temperature dropped, the leaves began to fold, curling inward to protect themselves from the cold.
随着温度下降，叶子开始折叠，向内卷曲以保护自己免受寒冷。
- Despite her best efforts, the origami crane refused to fold properly, its delicate paper creasing in unexpected ways.
尽管她尽了最大努力，折纸鹤还是拒绝正确折叠，其精致的纸张以意想不到的方式起皱。
- The heavy drapes began to fold at the hems, adding a touch of elegance to the room's decor.
厚重的窗帘开始在边缘折叠，为房间的装饰增添了一丝优雅。
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6
关进, 围住
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
及物动词
- As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
当太阳开始落山时，牧羊人将羊群赶进了围栏。
- Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
在风暴来临之前，农民们急忙将他们的牛羊关进坚固围栏的安全中。
- Each evening, the ranch hands would fold the horses into the spacious stable.
每天晚上，牧场工人都会把马关进宽敞的马厩。
- The nomadic tribes would fold their camels and goats into makeshift enclosures during their seasonal migrations.
游牧部落在季节性迁徙期间会将他们的骆驼和山羊关入临时围栏中。
- With a whistle and a gentle nudge, the sheepdog would help fold the unruly herd of sheep for shearing.
随着一声哨响和轻轻的推动，牧羊犬会帮助围住不守规矩的羊群进行剪毛。
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