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unravelling

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

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verb

解开，拆散.

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Examples :

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

猫咪正高兴地把那个线球拆开。

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verb

解开，松开

(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. "

这件旧毛衣的袖子正在脱线，到处都是松散的毛线。

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verb

解开，解决，拆解。

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

Examples :

"to unravel a mystery"

解开一个谜团。

process action outcome

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verb

解开，瓦解，崩溃

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

Examples :

"to unravel the broad consensus which was created"

瓦解已经建立起来的广泛共识

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verb

解开，瓦解。

To become undone; to collapse.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the seam. "

这件旧毛衣在接缝处开始脱线，快要散开了。

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noun

解开，瓦解

The act of becoming unravelled

Examples :

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

这件旧毛衣穿了几次之后，开始脱线的情况就变得很明显了。

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