unhitch

/ʌnˈhɪtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈhɪtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈhich/ (ame, mw)

unhitch — verb

  • unhitchpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unhitcheshe / she / it
  • unhitchedpast simple
  • unhitching-ing form

1. to release or separate something that is connected or fastened to something else

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to release or separate something that is connected or fastened to something else, especially a vehicle, a trailer, or an animal harness; to undo a hitch or coupling so the two parts are no longer joined.

例句

Theo unhitched the trailer from the truck after arriving at the campsite.

unhitch + noun + from + noun — concrete vehicle detachment

The farmer unhitched the horses from the plough and led them to the barn for water.

unhitch + animal from equipment

同義詞
  • detach

    more general; works for both physical and abstract separation

  • unfasten

    focuses on opening a fastener rather than undoing a hitch or coupling

  • disconnect

    common for mechanical or electronic devices; slightly more formal

  • release

    broader meaning; can imply letting go rather than undoing a physical connection

反義詞
  • hitch

    the direct opposite — to attach or fasten by means of a hook, rope, or coupling

  • attach

    general opposite; to join one thing to another

  • connect

    to link two things together

文法句型

unhitch + noun + from + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used with the preposition 'from' to indicate what the object is being released from. The object is typically a vehicle (trailer, caravan, boat) or a draught animal (horse, ox). The word is rare in abstract or metaphorical contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She unhitched the bag from her shoulder.
✅She unhitched the trailer from her car.
💡'unhitch' is not used for bags or clothing; use 'unhook' or 'unclip' instead.