afoul of
afoul of
a.foul of AHD[…-foul“] DJ[*6fa&l] KK[*6fa&l]
prep.(介词)
1.In or into collision, entanglement, or conflict with.
    碰撞,纠缠,发生冲突
2.Up against; in trouble with:
    触犯:触犯;与…发生麻烦:
    ran afoul of the law.
   触犯法律
3.Entangled with:
    与…纠缠:
    The anchor fell afoul of the wreckage.
   锚缠入沉船残骸中