역겨운 냄새나 맛이 나거나 불쾌하게 더러워진.
Offensive to the senses, especially having a disgusting smell or taste, or being unpleasantly soiled.
예문:
"The refrigerator contained a carton of milk that had gone foul."
"We had to leave the room immediately because of the foul smell emanating from the drain."
"After the flood, the streets were foul with mud and debris."
도덕적으로 사악하거나 비열하며, 특히 범죄나 언어에 있어 상스러운.
Wicked, immoral, or highly offensive, especially referring to behavior, crime, or language.
예문:
"The politician was accused of committing a foul act of corruption during his term."
"Please refrain from using such foul language in front of the children."
"The detective described the murder as a truly foul and senseless crime."
(날씨가) 궂고 폭풍우가 치는; (공기나 물이) 오염된.
(Of weather) wet and stormy; inclement. (Of air or water) polluted or contaminated.
예문:
"We decided to postpone the hiking trip due to the forecast of foul weather."
"The factory was fined for discharging foul water directly into the nearby stream."
무엇인가를 더럽히거나 오염시키다; (명예 등을) 손상시키다.
To make something dirty or polluted; to defile or contaminate.
예문:
"Oil spills continue to foul the pristine beaches along the coast."
"He tried to foul his opponent's reputation with false rumors."
파이프, 기계, 밧줄 등이 막히거나 엉키게 하여 정상적인 작동을 방해하다.
To cause something, such as a pipe, mechanism, or rope, to become blocked, clogged, or entangled, often preventing proper operation.
예문:
"The thick sludge fouled the engine's fuel lines, causing it to stall."
"The sailor had to untangle the rope that had fouled around the anchor chain."
경기나 스포츠에서 규칙을 위반하여 벌칙을 초래하는 부정한 행위.
An unfair act or violation of the rules in a game or sport, resulting in a penalty.
예문:
"The referee blew the whistle and called a foul on the defensive player for pushing."
"After committing five fouls, the star player was ejected from the basketball game."
"The batter hit a high foul ball that landed in the stands."