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unfold

UK //ʌnˈfəʊld//US //ʌnˈfoʊld//

词源

源自中古英语 'unfolden',由 'un-'(表示相反动作)和 'fold'(折叠)组成,意为展开或打开。

verb

❶ 展开或打开某物,通常指将折叠的物品如纸张、地图等平铺开来。

“She carefully unfolded the letter to read it.”

(她小心地展开信纸阅读。)

“He unfolded the map on the table to show us the route.”

(他把地图摊在桌上,向我们展示路线。)

❶ 逐渐揭示或发展,常用于描述事件、计划或情况的逐步展现。

“The mystery slowly unfolds throughout the novel.”

(谜团在小说中逐渐揭开。)

“As the meeting progressed, the plan began to unfold.”

(随着会议进行,计划逐渐明朗。)

同义词:open, expand, reveal, develop, unravel

常见短语

unfold before one's eyes — 形容某事在眼前逐渐发生或展现,通常带有戏剧性或令人惊讶的效果。

“The beautiful landscape unfolded before our eyes as we reached the hilltop.”

(当我们到达山顶时,美丽的景色在眼前徐徐展开。)