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unfolding

UK //ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ//US //ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:development, evolution, progression

verb

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。)

同义词:open, spread out, reveal

常见短语

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。)