unwrap

/ʌnˈræp/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈræp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈrap/ (ame, mw)

unwrap — verb

  • unwrappresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unwrapshe / she / it
  • unwrappedpast simple
  • unwrapping-ing form

1. to take the outer layer off a wrapped object to reveal what is inside.

1.動詞及物A2
釋義

to take the outer layer off a wrapped object to reveal what is inside.

例句

Linh carefully unwrapped the small box her grandmother had sent for her birthday.

unwrap + direct object (gift/package)

The children begged their mother to let them unwrap the presents before dinner.

同義詞
  • open

    more general; applies to any sealed container, not just wrapped items

  • unpack

    focuses on removing the contents from a container, not just the outer layer

  • uncover

    can be physical (removing a cloth) or abstract (revealing hidden information)

  • undo

    broader; applies to knots, buttons, or fasteners, not specifically wrapping

反義詞
  • wrap

    to cover or enclose something in paper or other material

  • wrap up

    to put a covering around something completely

文法句型

unwrap + noun phrase (direct object)

用法筆記

Generally used with a direct object referring to the wrapped item. Frequently passive ('be unwrapped'). Though the core sense is physical, figurative uses also occur in informal English — for example, 'unwrap the truth' or 'unwrap the details of the plan.' This verb is not typically used for opening containers sealed with tape or glue (use 'open' instead).

常見錯誤

❌I unwrapped the box to take out the cake.
✅I opened the box to take out the cake.
💡'unwrap' means removing the outer covering, not opening a sealed container or lid.
❌She unwrapped her shoes before putting them on.
✅She untied her shoes before putting them on.
💡'unwrap' applies to coverings like paper or plastic, not laces or buckles.