unwind

verb

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they unwind	/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/ /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/
he / she / it unwinds	/ˌʌnˈwaɪndz/ /ˌʌnˈwaɪndz/
past simple unwound	/ˌʌnˈwaʊnd/ /ˌʌnˈwaʊnd/
past participle unwound	/ˌʌnˈwaʊnd/ /ˌʌnˈwaʊnd/
-ing form unwinding	/ˌʌnˈwaɪndɪŋ/ /ˌʌnˈwaɪndɪŋ/

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[transitive, intransitive] unwind (something) (from something) if something that has been wrapped into a ball or around something unwinds or you unwind it, it becomes, or you make it, straight, flat or loose again解开，打开，松开（卷绕之物）
- to unwind a ball of string解开一团绳
- He unwound his scarf from his neck.他从脖子上解下围巾。
- The bandage gradually unwound and fell off.绷带逐渐松开脱落了。
[intransitive] to stop worrying or thinking about problems and start to relax放松；轻松 synonym relax, wind down
- Music helps me unwind after a busy day.音乐使我在忙碌一天后得以放松。

BNC: 14741 COCA: 13945

unwind verb
⇨ rest

BNC: 14741 COCA: 13945

unwind

To loosen or tighten: loosen, unwind, slacken...