unbend

unbend
(past and past participle unbent)
  1. make or become straight from a bent or twisted form or position
    把…弄直;变直
    [with obj.]I had trouble unbending my cramped knees.
    我麻木的膝盖很难伸直。
    [no obj.]he unbent from the cockpit as she passed.
    她路过时,他从赛车座上直起身来。
    ■[no obj.]become less reserved, formal, or strict
    变轻松,变松弛;放松
    you could be fun too, you know, if you'd only unbend a little.
    你知道,如果你放松一点,你也会有趣的。
  2. [with obj.](Sailing)unfasten (sails) from yards and stays
    (航海)(从桅杆上)卸除(帆)
    ■cast (a cable) loose
    解开(锚链)
    ■untie (a rope)
    解开(绳索)
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