foiled

• 动词“foil”的过去分词作形容词，意为被击败、被挫败、被阻挠，或（计划等）被破坏、被挫败。在现代英语中较少作形容词使用，多见于历史或文学语境。

An archaic past participle of 'foil', meaning defeated or frustrated. In modern English, it is rarely used as an adjective except in historical or literary contexts.

1. Thwarted or preventedB2formal

   Having been prevented from achieving a goal or plan; stopped from succeeding.

   被挫败的

   • The thief's escape was foiled by the security guard.
   • Their plans to launch the product early were foiled by a delay.
   • The detective foiled the criminal's attempt to flee the country.

   同义词defeatedfrustratedobstructedstoppedthwarted

   反义词accomplishedsuccessfulvictorious

• 动词，指阻止某事成功，或挫败、破坏对方的计划、企图或努力。

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing something from succeeding, or of thwarting an opponent's plan or effort.

1. Prevent or thwartB2formal

   To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.

   挫败

   • The security team foiled the robbery attempt.
   • Her quick thinking foiled the scam.
   • The detective foiled the criminal's plan.

   同义词bafflebalkcounteractdefeatfrustrateimpedenullifyobstructstopthwart

   反义词abetadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitatefurtherhelppromotesupport

2. Frustrate or obstructB2formal

   To cause someone's efforts to fail or be frustrated.

   挫败

   • The bad weather foiled their plans for a picnic.
   • His lack of preparation foiled his chances of winning.
   • The unexpected delay foiled the entire schedule.

   同义词balkcheckcircumventdefeatfrustrateimpedeobstructoutwitthwart

   反义词abetadvanceaidassistfacilitatefurtherhelppromotesupport