unravel
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If you unravel something that is knotted, woven, or knitted, or if it unravels, it becomes one straight piece again or separates into its different threads. 解开; 拆散
He could unravel a knot that others wouldn't even attempt. 他能解开其他人甚至不敢尝试的绳结。
2. V-T/V-I If you unravel a mystery or puzzle, or it unravels, it gradually becomes clearer until you can work out the answer to it. 揭开
A young mother has flown to Iceland to unravel the mystery of her husband's disappearance. 一个年轻母亲已飞到冰岛，去揭开她丈夫失踪之谜。
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unravel /ʌnˈrævəl/ (unravelling,unravelled,unravels)
AM unraveling, unraveled
剑桥词典
unravel verb (CLOTH)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]If a piece of knitted or woven cloth , a knot , or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread , and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread .
（把布、结或线团）解开；拆散
You'd better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to unravel. 你最好把那个洞补上，免得整件毛衣脱线。
I had to unravel one of the sleeves because I realized I'd knitted it too small . 我不得不拆掉一只袖子，因为我发现它织得太小了。
unravel verb (SUBJECT)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]If you unravel a mysterious , unknown , or complicated subject , you make it known or understood , and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood .
揭开，弄清，阐明（谜团或复杂问题）；被澄清；被解决
We have a long way to go before we unravel the secrets of genetics . 在揭开遗传学之谜前，我们还有很长的路要走。
unravel verb (PROCESS)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词, 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 常用于被动语态的动词 ]If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated unravels or is unravelled, it is destroyed .
破坏（成就等）
As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were unravelled. 由于领导人之间的会谈破裂，几个月精心策划的外交努力付诸东流。 返回 unravel