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单词 unfold
释义

unfold

UK /ʌnˈfəʊld/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyunfold
he/she/itunfolds
present participleunfolding
past tenseunfolded
past participleunfolded

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    transitive to open something that was folded

    Lewis unfolded the note and read it quickly.

    We need to unfold the chairs before everyone arrives.

    Synonyms and related words

    To fold or furl something
    Synonyms and related words

    To open or unlock something, or to come open
    1. 1a
      intransitive to become open after being folded

      The first bright green leaves were unfolding in the hedge.

      Synonyms and related words

      To fold or furl something
  2. 2
    intransitive to happen, or to develop

    We stood and watched the drama unfold.

    the human catastrophe unfolding on Europe’s doorstep

    Synonyms and related words

    General words meaning to happen
    1. 2a
      to become more clear as details become known

      The scandal is still unfolding, but there may be a resolution soon.

      Synonyms and related words

      To be, or to become known

unfold

US /ʌnˈfoʊld/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyunfold
he/she/itunfolds
present participleunfolding
past tenseunfolded
past participleunfolded

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    transitive to open something that was folded

    Lewis unfolded the note and read it quickly.

    We need to unfold the chairs before everyone arrives.

    Synonyms and related words

    To fold or furl something
    Synonyms and related words

    To open or unlock something, or to come open
    1. 1a
      intransitive to become open after being folded

      The first bright red blossoms were unfolding in the field.

      Synonyms and related words

      To fold or furl something
  2. 2
    intransitive to happen, or to develop

    We stood and watched the drama unfold.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words meaning to happen
    1. 2a
      to become more clear as details become known

      The scandal is still unfolding, and it may be weeks before it is settled.

      Synonyms and related words

      To be, or to become known
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