
好词典

来自中古英语 'unfolden',由前缀 'un-'(表示相反动作)和 'fold'(折叠)组合而成,意为展开或打开。
❶ 指事物逐渐展开或发展的过程,常用于描述事件、故事或情况的逐步呈现。
“We watched the unfolding of the flower petals in the morning sun.”
(我们看着花瓣在晨光中逐渐展开。)
“The unfolding of the mystery kept everyone on the edge of their seats.”
(谜团的逐步揭开让每个人都坐立不安。)
❶ 展开或打开某物,使其从折叠状态变为平铺状态;也可用于比喻事物的发展或揭示。
“She was unfolding the letter carefully.”
(她小心翼翼地展开那封信。)
“The map unfolded to reveal the entire city.”
(地图展开后显示了整个城市。)
as events unfold — 用于描述随着事件逐步发展或揭示的过程,强调动态变化。
“We will keep you updated as events unfold.”
(我们将随着事件的进展随时向您更新。)
unfolding drama — 指正在逐步发展或揭示的戏剧性事件或情况,常用于新闻或故事中。
“The unfolding drama of the election captivated the nation.”
(选举的戏剧性发展吸引了整个国家的关注。)