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foul
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
fouler; foulest
fouler; foulest
Learner's definition of FOUL
[or more foul; most foul]
1
: very unpleasant to taste or smell恶臭的；难闻的
- the foul odor of rotten eggs坏鸡蛋的恶臭味
- foul breath/air口臭；难闻的空气
- The medicine left a foul taste in my mouth.我吃了这种药后嘴里有股臭味。
- a foul-smelling chemical难闻的化学制品
2
: morally bad : very evil邪恶的；罪恶的
- a foul crime邪恶的罪行
3
: very bad or unpleasant极为糟糕的；极为令人不快的
- He was in a foul [=angry] mood.他心情很糟。
- The weather has been foul all week.整个星期天气都糟透了。
- They do their job in fair weather and foul. [=in good weather and bad weather]无论天气好坏，他们都坚守岗位。
4
: indecent and offensive下流的；无礼的 — see also foul-mouthed
- foul [=dirty] language脏话
- She has a foul mouth. [=she uses foul language; she speaks in an indecent and offensive way]她满口脏话。
5
: very unfair : not morally or socially acceptable不正当的；不道德的 — see also foul play
- He's determined to get what he wants, whether by fair means or foul.他决心不择手段地得到他想要的东西。
6
baseball : outside the area between the foul lines界外的
- foul territory界外区域
- a foul grounder界外滚地球
◊ A foul ball is a batted ball that lands in the area outside the foul lines.界外球
— compare 1fair 8 fall foul of
: to get into trouble because of (the law, a rule, etc.)触犯（法律、规则）；因…陷入麻烦
- After leaving school she fell foul of the law. [=she got into trouble with the law; she was arrested for committing a crime]离校后，她犯了法。
- companies that fall foul of labor laws违反劳动法的公司
— foully
adverb- He was foully [=brutally] murdered.他被残忍地杀害了。
— foulness
noun [noncount]- the foulness of the water/air/odor水/空气/气味的污浊
- the foulness of his crimes/mood他所犯罪行的残酷；他心情的糟糕
2 foul /ˈfawəl/ noun
plural fouls
2 foul
/ˈfawəl/
noun
plural fouls
Learner's definition of FOUL
[count]
1
sports : an action that is against the rules and for which a player is given a penalty犯规 — see also personal foul, professional foul, technical foul, foul out at 3foul
- She committed three fouls. = She was charged with three fouls.她三次犯规。
- a basketball player in foul trouble [=a player who has committed several fouls; a player who is close to fouling out]多次犯规的篮球运动员
2
baseball : a batted ball that lands outside the foul lines : a foul ball界外球 — see also foul out at 3foul
- He hit several fouls in a row.他连续打了好几个界外球。
cry foul
3 foul /ˈfawəl/ verb
fouls; fouled; fouling
3 foul
/ˈfawəl/
verb
fouls; fouled; fouling
Learner's definition of FOUL
1
[+ object] : to make (a substance, place, etc.) dirty弄脏；污染
- pollutants that foul the air空气污染物
- fouling [=befouling] the sacred waters污染着神圣的水域
2
sports
a [no object] : to commit a foul犯规
- She fouled on her first long jump attempt.她在跳远的第一跳犯了规。
b [+ object] : to commit a foul against (another player)对（其他运动员）犯规
- The other team has fouled him [=hit him, held him, etc.] repeatedly.对方队员不断地对他犯规。
- He was fouled as he attempted the shot.他准备投篮时，对方球员对他犯了规。
3
[+ object] baseball : to hit (a pitched ball) so that it lands outside the foul lines击（球）出界 — often + off
- He kept fouling pitches/balls into the stands.他不断地把球打到看台上。
- He fouled off several pitches in a row.他连续把好几个球打出了界。
4
[+ object] : to become twisted around (something) so that it cannot move, be used, etc.（被）缠住
- The anchor's rope fouled the propeller.锚绳缠住了螺旋桨。
foul out
[phrasal verb] 1
basketball : to be forced to leave a game because you have made too many fouls因犯规超过规定次数而被罚下场
- She fouled out (of the game) without scoring a point.她一分未得就被罚下了场。
2
baseball, of a batter : to make an out by hitting a foul fly ball that is caught by a fielder（击球手）因击出界外腾空球被接而出局
- The batter fouled out to the first baseman.击球手因界外腾空球被一垒手接住而出局。
foul up
[phrasal verb] informal 1
foul (something) up : to ruin or spoil (something)毁掉；破坏 : to ruin or spoil (something) by making a mistake or being careless（因犯错或粗心）把…弄糟
- The weather has fouled up our plans.天气破坏了我们的计划。
- She fouled up [=ruined, messed up] our plans by forgetting to make the reservations.她忘了提前预订，因而打乱了我们的计划。
2
: to make mistakes : to fail at something because you have made a mistake or been careless大量出错；（因出错或粗心而）搞砸 — see also foul-up
- Whenever I try to be clever, I usually foul up. [=mess up]每当我想耍点小聪明的时候，通常都会把事情搞砸。
6
a
b
: constituting an infringement (see infringe sense 1) of rules in a game or sport
foulness noun
fouled; fouling; fouls
: in a foul manner : so as to be foul
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective the foul odor of rotten eggs The medicine left a foul taste in my mouth. The weather has been foul all week. Noun He hit several fouls in a row. Verb pollutants that foul the air She fouled on her first long jump attempt. He was fouled as he attempted the shot. He kept fouling pitches into the stands. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Nathan Dominitz, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 That stench of old seafood or the fetid smell of rotting meat are foul, to be sure. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Only 33 of Kilian’s 66 pitches were strikes, including 14 foul balls and five balls in play that either scored a run or were not an out. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2022 Based on the comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir of the same name, the show focuses on the plight of a 10-year-old girl, named not coincidentally Sarah Silverman ( Zoe Glick ), whose bladder is as leaky as her mouth is foul. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 9 June 2022 Nine pitches and six foul balls later, Moustakas was headed to first after an 11-pitch RBI walk that tied the game and kept the bases loaded behind him for Albert Almora Jr., who promptly pounced on a grand slam to give the Reds a 7-3 lead. Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 5 June 2022 But after a short discussion, the umpire decided the ball was foul. oregonlive, 31 May 2022 As such, limiting foul trouble and getting the post trio on the floor together as much as possible will be key throughout the playoffs. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 According to New Jersey officials, the foul smell has been reported across several counties before being identified on Wednesday. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 In the first quarter, after officials called a foul on Celtics forward Grant Williams, Green and Williams continued to go at it after the whistle, leading Green to pick up a technical foul. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 An official called a foul on James and the star player took off his headband and threw it in disgust at the scorer’s table. John Canzano, oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2022 Instead, the officials called a foul on Fenwick, making the point Olentangy's. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 7 June 2021 Originally called a foul against Durant, Nets head coach Steve Nash challenged the play. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 17 May 2021 Officials reviewed the play and called a flagrant two foul on Murray and ejected him from the game. Selby Lopez, Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2021 Jayson Tatum picked up his third foul with 4:22 left in the second quarter after hooking Andrew Wiggins’ arm while driving to the basket. Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Thompson picked up his fourth foul with 5:33 left in the game. New York Times, 11 June 2022 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2022 Brooks sat out Game 3 as a penalty by the league for his Flagrant 2 foul that injured Gary Payton II in Game 2, when Brooks hit the Golden State guard over the head on a driving layup attempt and Payton fell hard and broke his left elbow. oregonlive, 9 May 2022 Trout mitigated that weakness the following season, learning to lay off, foul off or square up more high fastballs. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Then Boston had to foul and fouled Arlington’s Pat Connaughton — a free throw machine. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 That pulled Benet within 44-39, but the Redwings were out of timeouts and had to foul. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 3 Mar. 2022 Two minutes later, Perry was up by eight and in full control after getting to the line as Hamilton had to foul to stop the clock as the Pumas played keep away. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 The same batter facing a hard-throwing right-handed hurler might foul off a different number of pitches vs. a lefty who throws off speed and junk. Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 May 2022 This from Bill James, via the LATimes: Today, a batter can foul off an infinite number of pitches with two strikes, with no penalty. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2022 al, 6 Sep. 2022 The willingness of one side to call foul—accurately or not—could raise the risk of unrest. Nicholas Bariyo, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 Crowder's physical style got in Jaxson Hayes' head, which caused Hayes to be ejected during Game 3's second quarter when Hayes shoved him to the floor and was ejected after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul. Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2022 Americans should call foul on the CCP’s violations of digital security and privacy. Ben Sasse, National Review, 4 Feb. 2022 Twitter has unveiled its plans for countering misinformation in the run-up to the US midterm elections - and already people are crying foul. Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The one-two pitch on the way: curveball, tapped foul off to the left of the plate. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty hit long fly balls that landed foul in the inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Eve Périsset converted a penalty in the 102nd minute, following Dominique Janssen’s foul on Kadidiatou Diani that was awarded by video review, to end the title defense of the Dutch. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 27 July 2022 See More
Adjective
Rules include a two-hour time limit, no stepping out of the batter's box, no bunting, no walks, and foul balls caught by fans are outs. Nathan Dominitz, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 That stench of old seafood or the fetid smell of rotting meat are foul, to be sure. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Only 33 of Kilian’s 66 pitches were strikes, including 14 foul balls and five balls in play that either scored a run or were not an out. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2022 Based on the comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir of the same name, the show focuses on the plight of a 10-year-old girl, named not coincidentally Sarah Silverman ( Zoe Glick ), whose bladder is as leaky as her mouth is foul. Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 9 June 2022 Nine pitches and six foul balls later, Moustakas was headed to first after an 11-pitch RBI walk that tied the game and kept the bases loaded behind him for Albert Almora Jr., who promptly pounced on a grand slam to give the Reds a 7-3 lead. Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 5 June 2022 But after a short discussion, the umpire decided the ball was foul. oregonlive, 31 May 2022 As such, limiting foul trouble and getting the post trio on the floor together as much as possible will be key throughout the playoffs. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 According to New Jersey officials, the foul smell has been reported across several counties before being identified on Wednesday. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Noun
She was called for her fourth foul shortly after, but with Brionna Jones subbed in her place the run continued. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2022 In the first quarter, after officials called a foul on Celtics forward Grant Williams, Green and Williams continued to go at it after the whistle, leading Green to pick up a technical foul. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 An official called a foul on James and the star player took off his headband and threw it in disgust at the scorer’s table. John Canzano, oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2022 Instead, the officials called a foul on Fenwick, making the point Olentangy's. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 7 June 2021 Originally called a foul against Durant, Nets head coach Steve Nash challenged the play. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 17 May 2021 Officials reviewed the play and called a flagrant two foul on Murray and ejected him from the game. Selby Lopez, Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2021 Jayson Tatum picked up his third foul with 4:22 left in the second quarter after hooking Andrew Wiggins’ arm while driving to the basket. Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Thompson picked up his fourth foul with 5:33 left in the game. New York Times, 11 June 2022 Verb
The Cats got away with it by living on the free throw line against ASU, but UCLA isn’t going to foul enough to matter. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2022 Brooks sat out Game 3 as a penalty by the league for his Flagrant 2 foul that injured Gary Payton II in Game 2, when Brooks hit the Golden State guard over the head on a driving layup attempt and Payton fell hard and broke his left elbow. oregonlive, 9 May 2022 Trout mitigated that weakness the following season, learning to lay off, foul off or square up more high fastballs. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Then Boston had to foul and fouled Arlington’s Pat Connaughton — a free throw machine. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 That pulled Benet within 44-39, but the Redwings were out of timeouts and had to foul. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 3 Mar. 2022 Two minutes later, Perry was up by eight and in full control after getting to the line as Hamilton had to foul to stop the clock as the Pumas played keep away. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 The same batter facing a hard-throwing right-handed hurler might foul off a different number of pitches vs. a lefty who throws off speed and junk. Marc Bona, cleveland, 10 May 2022 This from Bill James, via the LATimes: Today, a batter can foul off an infinite number of pitches with two strikes, with no penalty. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2022 Adverb
That’s just before the sugarcane burning season, when his home is sometimes coated in dust and foul-smelling smoke from the fields. al, 6 Sep. 2022 The willingness of one side to call foul—accurately or not—could raise the risk of unrest. Nicholas Bariyo, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 Crowder's physical style got in Jaxson Hayes' head, which caused Hayes to be ejected during Game 3's second quarter when Hayes shoved him to the floor and was ejected after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul. Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2022 Americans should call foul on the CCP’s violations of digital security and privacy. Ben Sasse, National Review, 4 Feb. 2022 Twitter has unveiled its plans for countering misinformation in the run-up to the US midterm elections - and already people are crying foul. Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The one-two pitch on the way: curveball, tapped foul off to the left of the plate. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty hit long fly balls that landed foul in the inning. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 Eve Périsset converted a penalty in the 102nd minute, following Dominique Janssen’s foul on Kadidiatou Diani that was awarded by video review, to end the title defense of the Dutch. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 27 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English, from Old English fūl; akin to Old High German fūl rotten, Latin pus pus, putēre to stink, Greek pyon pus
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of foul was before the 12th century Phrases Containing foul
noun
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