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unravel

/ʌnˈrævəl/

Translations

unravelverb

unraveled

Past Simple

unraveled

Past Participle

unraveling

Gerund

/ʌnˈrævəl/

Scientists are trying to unravel the secrets of the universe.

Учёные пытаются раскрыть секреты вселенной.

The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.

Детектив усердно работал, чтобы разгадать тайну.

She tried to unravel the tangled threads.

Она попыталась распутать запутанные нити.

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unravelverb

To undo or untangle something that is twisted or knotted.

She began to unravel the tangled threads of the old sweater.

To solve or explain something that is complex or mysterious.

The detective worked tirelessly to unravel the mystery of the missing jewels.

To become undone or untangled.

The rope started to unravel after years of use.

To fail or fall apart, especially gradually, often as a result of internal problems.

Their marriage began to unravel after years of constant arguing.