to wind up
01
終える, 締めくくる
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
文法情報
形態的構成
句動詞
動作動詞
規則的
分離不可
不変化詞
up
基本動詞
wind
現在時制
wind up
三人称単数
winds up
現在分詞
winding up
単純過去
wound up
過去分詞
wound up
例
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
進展がないため、彼女は会議を早めに終了することに決めました。
02
興奮させる, 熱くさせる
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
例
They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
彼らは誘惑的なジェスチャーとふざけた会話を使ってお互いを興奮させ、情熱に火をつけた。
03
準備する, 振りかぶる
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
例
Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
疲れにもかかわらず、彼はゲームの最後のピッチのために腕を振りかぶった。
04
巻き上げる, ねじる
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
例
He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
彼はカメラのねじを巻き、完璧なショットを撮る準備ができた。
05
からかう, ふざける
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
例
He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
彼は宝くじに当たったふりをして友人をからかった。
06
行き着く, 終わる
to accidentally end up in a particular situation or place as a result of a series of events
Intransitive: to wind up in a place or situation
Transitive: to wind up doing sth
例
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
長い散歩に出かけると、よく予期しない場所に着いてしまう。
