unravel /ʌnˈrævəl/ TEM8 ( unravelling, unravelled, unravels )

AM unraveling, unraveled

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you unravel something that is knotted, woven, or knitted, or if it unravels, it becomes one straight piece again or separates into its different threads. 解开; 拆散

  例：

  He could unravel a knot that others wouldn't even attempt.

  他能解开其他人甚至不敢尝试的绳结。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you unravel a mystery or puzzle, or it unravels, it gradually becomes clearer until you can work out the answer to it. 揭开

  例：

  A young mother has flown to Iceland to unravel the mystery of her husband's disappearance.

  一个年轻母亲已飞到冰岛，去揭开她丈夫失踪之谜。