| 释义 |
unˈcrumple, v.
[un-2 3.]
1. trans. To restore from a crumpled state.
1611Cotgr., Deffroncer, to vnfrounce, vnwrinckle, vncrumple. Ibid., Desplissure, an vnfoulding, vnplaiting, vnwrinkling, vncrumpling. 1863Lytton Caxtomiana I. vii. 92 No hand save his own could uncrumple the rose-leaf that chafed him. 1887Browning Parleyings, G. de Lairesse v, Crisp buds a struggling bee Uncrumples.
2. intr. To become free from crumples.
1866M. Arnold Thyrsis 84 Next year he will return,..With whitening hedges, and uncrumpling fern. |