to wind down
[phrase form: wind]
01
逐渐减少, 逐步关闭
to slowly reduce the activity of a business or organization, leading to its eventual closure
例子
The company plans to wind down its operations over the next six months.
该公司计划在未来六个月内逐步停止其业务。
They decided to wind the business down due to financial difficulties.
由于财务困难，他们决定逐步结束业务。
02
放松, 舒缓
to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities
例子
After a long day at work, I like to wind down by reading a good book.
在漫长的一天工作之后，我喜欢通过阅读一本好书来放松。
He prefers to wind down the evening by listening to calming music.
他更喜欢通过听舒缓的音乐来放松晚上的时光。
