fold
/fəʊld/ · /foʊld/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2956 in the learning path
折叠；对折
Definitions
v. to bend something so one part lies over another
折叠；对折
n. a bend or crease in paper, cloth, or skin
褶；折痕
v. to close because a business cannot continue operating
倒闭；停业
Example
Please fold these towels and put them on the shelf.
请把这些毛巾叠好，放到架子上。
Small businesses may fold when rising rental costs make it impossible to maintain a reasonable profit.
当租金上涨导致无法维持合理利润时，小企业可能倒闭。
Collocations
- fold in half
- fold your arms
- fold up a chair
- fold the laundry
Word family
- unfold (v.)
- folding (adj.)
Antonyms
- unfold
Usage tip
fold强调折叠；bend只表示弯曲，不一定叠合。
FAQ
- What does fold mean?
- to bend something so one part lies over another a bend or crease in paper, cloth, or skin to close because a business cannot continue operating
- How is fold pronounced?
- UK /fəʊld/, US /foʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
