Unravelled Meaning in English
word · lemma: unravel
释义
Something that has been untangled, undone, or solved. Often used for threads, knots, or mysteries that have been clarified.
用法与细微差别
Used both literally (threads, ropes coming apart) and figuratively (solving mysteries, clarifying situations). More common in British English (spelling: 'unravelled'); American English uses 'unraveled'. Collocations: 'mystery unravelled', 'thread unravelled', 'plans unravelled'.
例句
The sweater quickly unravelled when I pulled the loose thread.
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The mystery finally unravelled after many years.
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Her plans quickly unravelled when things went wrong.
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Everything seemed fine until it all unravelled overnight.
natural
The truth unravelled as the detective found more clues.
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Their friendship slowly unravelled after the big argument.
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