to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
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
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
She planned a romantic dinner and candlelit ambiance to wind him up and create an intimate connection.
彼女はロマンチックなディナーとキャンドルライトの雰囲気を計画し、彼を興奮させ、親密なつながりを作り出しました。
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 the clock up every evening to ensure it kept accurate time.
彼は毎晩時計を巻き上げて、正確な時間を保つようにした。
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
She enjoys winding up her friends by creating elaborate stories.
彼女は精巧な物語を作って友人をからかうことを楽しんでいます。
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 'm winding up in situations I never expected due to my spontaneous decisions.
私は自発的な決断のせいで、予想もしなかった状況に陥ることがあります。
