unstick

/ˌən-ˈstik/ (ame, mw)

unstick — verb

  • unstickpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unsticks3rd person singular
  • unsticking-ing form
  • unstickedpast simple

1. to separate something that is fixed or attached to a surface by glue, tape, or a

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to separate something that is fixed or attached to a surface by glue, tape, or another sticky substance, so that it comes free or can be moved again

例句

Renata carefully unstuck the old photograph from the album page.

unstick + from + surface

The label had dried out, so Chiara used warm water to unstick it from the jar.

use [liquid] to unstick [object]

同義詞
  • detach

    more general; can describe any kind of separation, not just adhesive connections

  • loosen

    suggests making something less tight rather than fully separating it

  • peel off

    more specific; used for thin, flat items like stickers or labels

反義詞
  • stick

    the opposite action — to become or cause to become attached by adhesion

  • glue

    to attach firmly using a sticky substance

文法句型

unstick + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often followed by 'from' to name the surface or object the thing was attached to.

常見錯誤

❌I unstuck the jar lid.
✅I loosened the jar lid.
💡'unstick' is for things held by adhesion or stickiness, not for tight lids or screw caps.