unpin

/ˌən-ˈpin/ (ame, mw)

unpin — verb

  • unpinpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unpins3rd person singular
  • unpinning-ing form
  • unpinnedpast simple

1. To take out a pin, drawing pin, or similar fastener that is holding an object in

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

To take out a pin, drawing pin, or similar fastener that is holding an object in place against a surface or piece of fabric.

例句

Yijun unpinned the notice from the board before anyone could read it.

unpin + [object] + from + [surface]

Linnea carefully unpinned the brooch from her jacket and placed it on the bedside table.

同義詞
  • remove

    more general; does not specify the method of fastening

  • detach

    slightly more formal; can apply to any kind of separation

  • take off

    informal phrasal verb; common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • pin

    the direct opposite action

  • fasten

    more general antonym for attaching things

文法句型

unpin + [object] + from + [surface/garment]

用法筆記

The object of 'unpin' is the thing that was held by the pin, not the pin itself. For example, you unpin a badge from a shirt, not 'unpin a pin from a shirt.'

常見錯誤

❌She unpinned the pin from the noticeboard.
✅She unpinned the notice from the noticeboard.
💡The verb 'unpin' takes the object that was fixed, not the fastener.

2. To release or separate something by taking out the pin, clip, peg, or fastener t

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

To release or separate something by taking out the pin, clip, peg, or fastener that holds it in a fixed or closed position.

例句

Hiroshi unpinned the latch from the garden gate so it would swing open.

unpin + [mechanical part] + for movement

Fatima unpinned her hair and let it fall loose around her shoulders.

unpin + hair — common collocation

同義詞
  • release

    broader; can apply to straps, locks, or catches

  • loosen

    focuses on making something less tight rather than fully removing

  • undo

    covers unclipping, unbuttoning, and unzipping as well

反義詞
  • pin up

    specifically for hair or fabric

  • secure

    general opposite of releasing a fastener

文法句型

unpin + [hair]

unpin + [mechanical part] + to [purpose]

用法筆記

Frequently used with hair that is held up by bobby pins or clips. Also common with mechanical parts that are joined by a pin or peg.

常見錯誤

❌She unpinned her hair from the pins.
✅She unpinned her hair.
💡The verb already implies removing the pins; do not restate the fastener.