fold

fold¹
verb
[with obj.]

bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another
折叠，对折
Ifolded the clothes up.
我把衣服叠起来。
■(fold something in/into)mix an ingredient gently with (another ingredient), especially by lifting a mixture with a spoon so as to enclose it without stirring or beating
把…调入；把一种调料调入（另一种调料）（尤指用勺舀起混合物来裹住新调料而非搅拌）
fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
把蛋白调入巧克力混合物。
■[no obj.](of a piece of furniture or equipment) be able to be bent or rearranged into a flatter or more compact shape, typically in order to make it easier to store or carry
（家具，设备）可折叠
[with complement]the deckchair folds flat.
躺椅可平折。
[as adj. folding]a folding chair.
折叠椅。
■bend or rearrange (a piece of furniture or equipment) in such a way
折叠，折起（家具，设备）
the small card table was folded up and put away.
小牌桌被收拢放好。
■[no obj.](fold out)be able to be opened out; unfold
能被摊开；打开
the sofa folds out.
沙发可以摊开。
■(常作be folded)(Geology)cause (rock strata) to undergo bending or curvature
(地质)使（岩石层）形成褶皱
[as noun folding]a more active period of igneous activity caused intense folding.
更活跃的火成活动期使岩层发生强烈褶皱。
[with adverbial]cover or wrap something in (a soft or flexible material)
包进，裹入（柔软的材料）
a plastic bag was folded around the book.
书用塑料袋裹着。
■hold or clasp (someone) closely in one's arms with passion or deep affection
抱，拥抱
Bob folded her in his arms and kissed her.
鲍勃将她揽入怀中亲吻。
[no obj.](informal)(of an enterprise or organization) cease trading or operating as a result of financial problems or a lack of support
(非正式)（企业，组织）倒闭，停业
the club folded earlier this year.
这家俱乐部今年早些时候停业了。
■(especially of a sports player or team) suddenly stop performing well or effectively
（尤指运动员或运动队）突然不在状态（或发挥失常）
■(of a poker player) drop out of a hand
（玩扑克的人）将牌面朝下放表示放弃一盘

noun

(一般作 folds)a form or shape produced by the gentle draping of a loose, full garment or piece of cloth
褶，裥
the fabric fell in soft folds.
织物下垂，微微起褶。
■an area of skin that sags or hangs loosely
皮肤褶皱
■(chiefly Brit.)an undulation or gentle curve of the ground; a slight hill or hollow
(主英)地面起伏；小丘陵（或山谷）
the house lay in a fold of the hills.
房子位于山间起伏处。
■(Geology)a bend or curvature of strata
(地质)岩层褶皱
a line or crease produced in paper or cloth as the result of folding it
折痕，折缝
■a piece of paper or cloth that has been folded
折起的纸（或布）
a fold of paper slipped out of the diary.
一张折起的纸从日记中滑落。

常用词组
fold one's arms

bring one's arms together and cross them over one's chest
双臂交叉于胸前

fold one's hands

bring or hold one's hands together
双手合拢，十指交叉地握住双手

派生
foldable
adjective
语源

Old English falden, fealden, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vouwen and German falten

fold²
noun

a pen or enclosure in a field where livestock, especially sheep, can be kept
家畜圈，羊栏
■(the fold)a group or community, especially when perceived as the locus of a particular set of aims and values
（尤指持特定目标和价值观的）组织，团体
government whips tried to persuade the waverers back into the fold.
执政党组织秘书试图劝动摇者回到本党中来。

verb

[with obj.]shut (livestock) in a fold
把（牲畜）圈在栏中

语源

Old English fald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vaalt

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