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foil

/fɔɪl/

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1 · noun

very thin metal sheet used to wrap or cover food

箔纸；锡纸

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Wrap the potatoes in foil before putting them in the oven.

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把土豆用锡纸包好，再放进烤箱。

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Pronunciation: /fɔɪl/

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