unpin

unpin — 動詞

  • 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

取下

將以針固定的物品取出

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.

Yijun 在任何人看到之前就把佈告欄上的通知取了下來。

unpin + [object] + from + [surface]

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

Linnea 小心地將外套上的胸針取下，放在床頭櫃上。

常見搭配
  • unpin something from a board
  • unpin something from a wall
  • unpin a brooch
  • unpin a badge
  • unpin a notice
  • unpin a poster
  • unpin a diaper
  • carefully unpin
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

鬆開

解開固定物使鬆脫

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.

Hiroshi 鬆開花園大門上的門閂，讓門能夠推開。

unpin + [mechanical part] + for movement

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

Fatima 解開頭髮，讓它鬆散地披在肩上。

unpin + hair — common collocation

常見搭配
  • unpin hair
  • unpin a clasp
  • unpin a hinge
  • unpin a strap
  • unpin a hem
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.

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  • unpin something from something

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