foul

Describes something that is offensive, disgusting, or unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

ruОписывает что-то оскорбительное, отвратительное или неприятное для органов чувств, особенно запаха или вкуса.esDescribe algo ofensivo, repugnante o desagradable para los sentidos, especialmente el olfato o el gusto; también puede referirse a algo sucio, grosero o de mala reputación.frQualifie quelque chose d'offensant, de répugnant ou de désagréable pour les sens, en particulier l'odeur ou le goût.deBeschreibt etwas, das äußerst unangenehm, widerwärtig oder moralisch verwerflich ist, oft in Bezug auf Geruch, Geschmack oder Benehmen. Bedeutet auch regelwidrig oder unfair, besonders im Sport.ptDescreve algo ofensivo, repugnante ou desagradável aos sentidos, especialmente ao olfato ou paladar; também pode indicar algo desonesto, sujo ou cruel.zh形容令人厌恶、恶心或感官上难以忍受的事物，尤指气味或味道；也可指恶劣的、卑鄙的或违反规则的行为。arوصف لشيء كريه أو مقزز أو مستهجن، ويُستعمل خاصة للروائح والمذاق البشعة، كما يُستعمل للسلوك أو الأخلاق الدنيئة.

1. Disgusting or offensive B1 formal

   Extremely unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

   • The garbage left a foul odor in the kitchen.
   • He made a foul remark that offended everyone.
   • The water tasted foul and was undrinkable.

   ruОтвратительныйesrepugnante, asquerosofrFétide, infect, dégoûtantdeEkelhaftptNojentozh令人作呕的arمُقْرِف

   同义词: disgustingfetidloathsomenauseatingoffensiveputridrankrepulsiverevoltingsickeningstinkingvile

   反义词: cleanfragrantfreshpuresweetwholesome

2. Unfair or against the rules B1 formal

   Contrary to accepted rules or standards, especially in sports.

   • The referee called a foul play during the match.
   • He was penalized for a foul tackle.
   • That was a foul move in the game.

   ruНечестный или нарушающий правилаesAntirreglamentariofrFoul (contraire aux règles)deUnfair oder regelwidrigptDesleal ou contrário às regraszh不公平或犯规arغير عادل أو مخالف للقواعد

   同义词: cheatingillegalimproperunfairunsportsmanlike

   反义词: cleanfairlegal

3. Very bad or unpleasant B2 informal

   Used informally to describe something of very poor quality or extremely unpleasant.

   • The weather has been foul all week.
   • She was in a foul mood after the argument.
   • The movie was absolutely foul; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   ruОтвратительныйesmuy malo o desagradablefrtrès mauvais, exécrabledeWiderlichptHorrívelzh恶劣的arمقرف

   同义词: abysmalatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyrottenterrible

   反义词: delightfulexcellentgreatwonderful

• fouler comparative form
• foulest superlative form

A noun referring to an act that is against the rules of a sport or game, or something that is morally offensive or disgusting.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, нарушающее правила спорта или игры, или нечто морально оскорбительное или отвратительное.esSustantivo que designa una acción que infringe las reglas de un deporte o juego, o algo moralmente ofensivo o repugnante.frNom désignant une action qui enfreint les règles d'un sport ou d'un jeu, ou quelque chose de moralement offensant ou répugnant.deSubstantiv, das eine regelwidrige Handlung in Sport oder Spiel bezeichnet oder etwas moralisch Anstößiges, Ekelhaftes.ptSubstantivo que designa uma jogada ou ação que viola as regras de um esporte ou jogo; também pode indicar algo moralmente ofensivo, repugnante ou desagradável.zh指违反体育或游戏规则的行为，也指道德上令人反感或令人厌恶的事物。arاسم يدل على مخالفة قواعد اللعب أو الرياضة، أو على فعل أو شيء قبيح أخلاقيا ومثير للاشمئزاز.

1. Illegal action in sports A2 formal sport

   An action that breaks the rules of a sport, often resulting in a penalty.

   • The referee called a foul on the defender.
   • He committed a foul by pushing the opponent.
   • The player received a yellow card for a dangerous foul.

   ruНарушениеesFalta en deportesfrFaute (dans le sport)deFoulptFaltazh犯规arخطأ

   同义词: breachinfractioninfringementoffensetransgressionviolation

2. Unfair or dishonest act B2 informal

   An action that is morally wrong or unfair.

   • The politician was accused of fouls in the election campaign.
   • She considered his betrayal a foul against their friendship.
   • The company committed a foul by manipulating the data.

   ruНарушениеesFalta o acción deshonestafrActe injuste ou malhonnêtedeFoulptJogo sujozh违规行为arغِشّ

   同义词: dishonestyinjusticemisdeedoffensetransgressionunfairnessviolationwrong

   反义词: equityfairnesshonestyintegrityjusticeproprietyrighteousnessvirtue

• fouls plural form
• fouls' possessive plural form
• foul's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, polluted, or impure, or in sports, committing an illegal action against an opponent.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по загрязнению, осквернению чего-либо или, в спорте, совершению недозволенного действия против соперника.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ensuciar, manchar o contaminar algo, o, en el deporte, cometer una falta contra un oponente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de salir ou de souiller quelque chose, de profaner, ou, dans le sport, de commettre une faute contre un adversaire.deVerb, das benutzt wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas zu beschmutzen oder zu besudeln, oder im Sport, ein unerlaubtes Handeln gegen einen Gegner zu begehen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de poluir, sujar ou profanar algo; no esporte, cometer uma jogada ilegal contra o adversário.zh动词，指弄脏、污染或玷污某物；在体育中，指对对手犯规或违反规则。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تلويث شيء ما أو تدنيسه، أو في الرياضة على ارتكاب مخالفة ضد الخصم.

1. Commit a foul in sports B1 formal sport

   To break the rules of a game by making an illegal move or contact.

   • The player fouled his opponent during the match.
   • He was penalized for fouling the striker in the penalty area.
   • The referee called a foul when the defender fouled the attacker.

   ruНарушить правилаesCometer una faltafrcommettre une fautedeEin Foul begehenptCometer faltazh犯规arارتكاب خطأ

2. Make dirty or pollute B2 formal

   To make something dirty, impure, or contaminated.

   • The factory's waste fouled the river.
   • Oil spills can foul the ocean for years.
   • The smoke from the fire fouled the air in the entire valley.

   ruЗагрязнятьesEnsuciar o contaminarfrSalir ou polluerdeVerschmutzenptSujarzh弄脏arيلوّث

   同义词: befoulbegrimebesmirchcontaminatedefilepollutesmearsoilstaintarnish

   反义词: clarifycleanpurify

3. Entangle or obstruct B2 formal

   To cause something to become tangled or blocked.

   • The fishing line fouled around the propeller.
   • Debris fouled the engine, causing it to stop.
   • The rope fouled the anchor, preventing it from dropping.

   ruЗапутать или заблокироватьesEnredar u obstruirfrembrouiller, obstruerdeVerheddern oder blockierenptEmaranhar ou obstruirzh缠结或阻塞arالتشابك أو الإعاقة

   同义词: blockcatchclogentanglejamobstructsnarltangle

   反义词: clearfreeunblock

• fouled past participle
• fouled past simple
• fouling present participle
• fouls third person singular

短语动词变体: foul outfoul up