enfold

/ɪnˈfəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈfəʊld/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈfōld en-/ (ame, mw)

enfold — verb

  • enfoldpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • enfoldshe / she / it
  • enfoldedpast simple
  • enfolding-ing form

1. to wrap your arms around someone in a gentle, loving way, or to completely cover

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to wrap your arms around someone in a gentle, loving way, or to completely cover something with a soft material or a thick natural layer so that it is hidden or protected.

例句

The old fisherman enfolded his grandson in a warm embrace after the boy came home safely.

active: enfold + object + in + embrace — physical affection

A deep silence enfolded the mountain village as the first snow of winter began to fall.

inanimate subject: silence enfolds [place] — complete covering

同義詞
  • embrace

    more common and less formal; can be used in everyday contexts where 'enfold' would sound poetic

  • envelop

    focuses on covering entirely, often with a layer of something; less personal than 'enfold'

  • wrap

    more concrete and physical; used for covering with fabric or paper rather than abstract layers

反義詞
  • unfold

    to open out or spread apart, the opposite of folding around something

  • release

    to let go from one's arms or hold

文法句型

enfold + object + in/within [something]

be enfolded + in/within [something]

用法筆記

Common in literary and narrative writing rather than everyday speech. Often used with an inanimate subject (fog, silence, darkness) to describe complete covering, or with a person subject for a gentle, protective embrace.

常見錯誤

❌She enfolded her friend at the airport.
✅She hugged her friend at the airport.
💡'enfold' sounds overly literary for a casual greeting; use 'hug' or 'embrace' for everyday situations.