to unravel
01
拆开, 解开
to undo or separate the threads or strands of something woven, knitted, or intertwined
例子
She began to unravel the sweater to reuse the yarn.
I had to unravel the threads to fix the torn fabric.
我不得不解开线头来修补撕裂的布料。
02
瓦解, 崩溃
(of a scheme, system, organization, etc.) to begin to fail or fall apart
例子
The company 's plans began to unravel after the key investor pulled out.
关键投资者退出后，公司的计划开始瓦解。
The social media campaign unraveled after a series of missteps by the team.
在一系列团队失误后，社交媒体活动瓦解了。
03
散开, 解开
(of threads, ropes, or tangled objects) to come apart
例子
The scarf unraveled after catching on a nail.
围巾在钩到钉子后散开了。
The fishing net began to unravel in the water.
渔网在水中开始散开。
04
阐明, 解释清楚
to make something clear or understandable
例子
The professor unraveled the theory for the students.
教授为学生们阐明了理论。
The guide unraveled the mysteries of the ancient city.
导游揭开了这座古城的奥秘。
词汇树
unraveler
unraveller
unravel
ravel
