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单词 unfastens
释义

unfasten

verb

un·​fas·​ten ˌən-ˈfa-sᵊn How to pronounce unfasten (audio)
unfastened; unfastening; unfastens

transitive verb

: to make loose: such as
a
: unpin, unbuckle
b
: undo
unfasten a button
c
: detach
unfasten a boat from its moorings

Synonyms

  • unbind
  • undo
  • unlash
  • untie
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Example Sentences

gently unfastened the strings of the baby's hood
Recent Examples on the Web His routine is always the same: get hit, say nothing, bend to remove his leg protector, unfasten his elbow guard, and trot gently to claim his base. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 This could be made more practical by using some sort of quick-release mechanism rather than having to unfasten the whole watch strap. Paul Monckton, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Passengers must also be able to fasten and unfasten their seat harness in less than 15 seconds, spend up to an hour and a half strapped into the capsule with the hatch closed, and withstand up to 5.5G in force during descent. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 July 2021 Passengers must also be able to fasten and unfasten their seat harness in less than 15 seconds, spend up to an hour and a half strapped into the capsule with the hatch closed, and withstand up to 5.5G in force during descent. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 July 2021 Passengers must also be able to fasten and unfasten their seat harness in less than 15 seconds, spend up to an hour and a half strapped into the capsule with the hatch closed, and withstand up to 5.5G in force during descent. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 July 2021 To change their configuration, simply unfasten the straps' metal buttons, thread them through the bag's loops as desired, and button them back up. Tess Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2021 Passengers must also be able to fasten and unfasten their seat harness in less than 15 seconds, spend up to an hour and a half strapped into the capsule with the hatch closed, and withstand up to 5.5G in force during descent. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 July 2021 He was stuck behind the steering wheel of his truck, unable to unfasten his seat belt. John Kessler, ajc, 23 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unfasten

verb

un·​fas·​ten ˌən-ˈfa-sᵊn How to pronounce unfasten (audio)
unfastened; unfastening
: to make or become loose
He unfastened the buckle.

unfastens

verb

present tense third-person singular of unfasten
as in unties
to disengage the knotted parts of gently unfastened the strings of the baby's hood

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unties
  • loosens
  • unbinds
  • undoes
  • unravels
  • unwinds
  • ravels
  • unlashes
  • unlaces
  • disentangles
  • unsnarls
  • untangles
  • unbraids
  • looses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fastens
  • binds
  • ties
  • lashes
  • knots
  • winds
  • laces
  • interweaves
  • snarls
  • entangles
  • interlaces
  • tangles
  • braids
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