to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
结束, 收尾
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
例子
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
由于缺乏进展，她决定提前结束会议。
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
我们需要结束讨论并做出决定。
02
挑逗, 激起
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
例子
They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
他们用诱人的手势和调情的玩笑来挑逗对方，点燃他们的激情。
The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
这对夫妇通过角色扮演来挑逗对方并探索他们的幻想。
03
准备, 挥动
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
例子
Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
尽管疲惫，他还是挥动手臂准备游戏的最后一投。
Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
挥起球杆, 高尔夫球手准备进行一次精确的挥杆。
04
上发条, 缠绕
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
例子
He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
他上紧了相机，准备捕捉完美的镜头。
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
我们必须上发条玩具车才能移动。
05
戏弄, 开玩笑
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
例子
He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
他假装他们中了彩票来戏弄他的朋友。
Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
用一个无害的恶作剧戏弄朋友可以让所有参与的人都露出笑容。
06
最终处于, 结束
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
例子
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
当我进行长距离散步时，常常会来到意想不到的地方。
We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
我们进行了一次自发的公路旅行，最终在星空下露营。
