법규나 규칙 등을 위반하여 갈등이나 곤경에 빠진 상태를 나타냄
into conflict or difficulty with someone or something, especially rules or laws
예문:
"The startup ran afoul of environmental regulations during its first year of operation."
"Many tourists fall afoul of local customs without realizing they are being disrespectful."
밧줄이나 배 등이 서로 엉키거나 충돌하여 자유롭게 움직이지 못하는 상태
in a state of entanglement or physical collision
예문:
"The anchor cable went afoul of the propeller, stalling the engine."
"The two ships drifted afoul in the heavy fog."