unlace

/ʌnˈleɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈleɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈlās How to pronounce unlace (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unlace — 動詞

  • unlacepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unlaceshe / she / it
  • unlacedpast simple
  • unlacing-ing form

1. to loosen and open something by undoing the laces that hold it together.

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

解開繫帶

把鞋子或衣物的綁帶鬆開

to loosen and open something by undoing the laces that hold it together.

例句

Noor sat on the step to unlace her muddy hiking boots.

Noor 坐在台階上，解開沾滿泥巴的登山靴鞋帶。

unlace + boots (common footwear object)

Before bed, Pim always unlaced his work shoes by the door.

Pim 睡前總會在門邊解開工作鞋的鞋帶。

past tense / regular routine with shoes

同義詞
  • untie

    broader and more common; untie can mean opening a single knot

  • loosen

    less specific; it does not necessarily mean undoing laces

  • unfasten

    formal and very broad; it covers buttons, zips, and clips too

反義詞
  • lace up

    specific opposite for shoes or clothing with laces

  • tighten

    broader opposite meaning to make the laces firmer

文法句型

unlace + shoes/boots/skates

unlace the back of + dress/corset

用法筆記

The object is usually shoes, boots, skates, or clothing fastened with laces. Distinguish from 'untie' — 'unlace' often suggests loosening or pulling out the lace along several holes, not only opening one knot.

常見錯誤

❌Please unlace your belt before dinner.
✅Please undo your belt before dinner.
💡'unlace' is used for things fastened with laces, not buckles or plain straps.