early 14c., "to undo" (a bandage, wrapping, etc.), from un- (2) "opposite of" + wind (v.1). Similar formation in Old English unwindan "unveil, uncover," Dutch ontwinden, Old High German intwindan. Reflexive sense is recorded from 1740; figurative sense of "to release oneself from tensions, to relax" is by 1938. Related: Unwound; unwinding.
1. It helps them to unwind after a busy day at work.
这有助于他们忙碌一天后放松自己。
来自柯林斯例句
2. to unwind a ball of string
解开一团绳
来自《权威词典》
3. A glass of beer before dinner helped him unwind.
饭前喝一杯啤酒使他轻松了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. A person takes a few extra drinks to unwind , to forget, or to sleep.
early 14c., "to undo" (a bandage, wrapping, etc.), from un- (2) "opposite of" + wind (v.1). Similar formation in Old English unwindan "unveil, uncover," Dutch ontwinden, Old High German intwindan. Reflexive sense is recorded from 1740; figurative sense of "to release oneself from tensions, to relax" is by 1938. Related: Unwound; unwinding.
双语例句
1. It helps them to unwind after a busy day at work.
这有助于他们忙碌一天后放松自己。
来自柯林斯例句
2. to unwind a ball of string
解开一团绳
来自《权威词典》
3. A glass of beer before dinner helped him unwind.
饭前喝一杯啤酒使他轻松了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. A person takes a few extra drinks to unwind , to forget, or to sleep.