foliated

• 形容某物被叶子覆盖或由叶子组成的形容词；在地质学中，也用于描述具有层状结构的岩石。

An obsolete adjective describing something that is covered with or composed of leaves; also used in geology to describe a rock with a layered structure.

1. Geological structureC2formalscientific

   Describing a metamorphic rock that has a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of mineral grains under pressure.

   片理化的

   • The foliated texture of the schist is clearly visible.
   • Geologists studied the foliated rocks in the mountain range.
   • Slate is a common foliated metamorphic rock.

   同义词bandedlayered

2. Decorative patternC2formalart

   Ornamented with leaf-shaped designs or patterns.

   叶饰的

   • The cathedral's columns were intricately foliated.
   • The manuscript featured foliated borders in gold leaf.
   • The foliated capitals of the pillars were carved with vine leaves.

   同义词foliaceousfoliagedfoliateleafedleafy

• 动词，指长出叶子或覆盖叶子，也指给手稿编页号；常用于植物学或技术语境。

A verb meaning to produce or form leaves, or to number the leaves of a manuscript, often used in technical or botanical contexts.

1. Hammer into thin flat foilsC2formaltechnical

   To beat or roll metal into extremely thin sheets or foils.

   锤成薄箔

   • The goldsmith foliated the gold into delicate leaves.
   • This ancient technique of foliating metals is rarely used today.
   • The artisan carefully foliated the silver until it was translucent.

   同义词beat outflattenlaminateroll

2. Decorate with leavesC2formalart

   To adorn or embellish a surface with leaf-like patterns or actual leaves.

   用叶子装饰

   • The manuscript was beautifully foliated with gold leaf.
   • The cathedral's ceiling is foliated with intricate carvings of oak leaves.
   • She foliated the pottery with delicate hand-painted foliage.

3. Coat or back with metal foilC2formaltechnical

   To apply a thin layer of metal foil to the surface of an object, often for protection or decoration.

   贴金属箔

   • The mirror was foliated with a layer of silver to enhance reflection.
   • In restoration, they foliated the frame with brass foil.
   • The jeweler foliated the pendant with a thin sheet of platinum.

   同义词foillaminateoverlayplateveneer

4. Number the pages of a book or manuscriptC2formal

   To assign page numbers to the leaves (folios) of a book or manuscript.

   编排页码

   • The librarian carefully foliated the antique manuscript.
   • Before binding, the pages must be foliated sequentially.
   • He foliated the entire volume by hand, adding Roman numerals.

   同义词folionumberpagepaginate

5. Grow leavesC2formalscientific

   To produce leaves; used primarily in botany to describe the process of leaf development.

   长叶

   • The trees begin to foliate in early spring.
   • This plant foliates rapidly after the rainy season.
   • The researcher observed how the sapling foliated under controlled light conditions.