unfold — to open something that was folded; to reveal or develop gradually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to open something that was folded; to reveal or develop gradually
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfoʊld/
Korean meaning: 접힌 것을 펼치다; 점진적으로 드러내다, 전개하다
Korean pronunciation: 언-폴드 (강세: 폴드)
Example Sentences
- The detective watched the crime unfold on the security camera.
- My grandmother's origami crane refused to unfold, as if it had a mind of its own.
- The drama of my burnt toast unfolded as the smoke alarm joined the morning symphony.
unfold
VERB//ʌnˈfoʊld//
to open something that was folded; to reveal or develop gradually
A girl unfolds a magical storybook while curious characters watch in wonder
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Origin
고대 영어 'unfoldan'에서 유래. 'un-'(반대)와 'fold'(접다)가 결합하여 '접힌 것을 반대로 하다', 즉 '펼치다'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 편지를 펼쳐 비밀을 드러내듯, 숨겨진 것을 밝혀낸다는 의미로도 발전했습니다.
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“The detective watched the crime unfold on the security camera.”
“My grandmother's origami crane refused to unfold, as if it had a mind of its own.”
“The drama of my burnt toast unfolded as the smoke alarm joined the morning symphony.”
“As the semester unfolds, students realize that 'easy A' was just a myth.”
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