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unravelling

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

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verb

解きほぐす, ほどく

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Examples :

"The cat was happily unravelling the ball of yarn. "

猫は嬉しそうに毛糸玉を解きほぐしていた。

process action situation

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verb

ほどける, ほつれる

(of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the sleeve, leaving loose yarn everywhere. "

古いセーターは袖の部分がほどけ、あちこちに糸くずが散らばっていました。

material process structure

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verb

解き明かす, 明らかにする, 解決する

To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

Examples :

"to unravel a mystery"

謎を解き明かす

process action outcome

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verb

解きほぐす, 混乱させる, 混乱させる

To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

Examples :

"to unravel the broad consensus which was created"

作られた幅広い合意を解きほぐす

action process condition situation

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verb

ほどける, 崩壊する

To become undone; to collapse.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the seam. "

古いセーターは縫い目でほどけていた。

process condition situation action

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noun

解明, ほどくこと

The act of becoming unravelled

Examples :

"The old sweater's unravelling became noticeable after only a few wears. "

古いセーターのほどけは、数回着ただけで目立つようになった。

process action event