windup
/ˈwīnd-ˌəp/ (ame, mw)
windup — 名詞
1. a made-up story presented as true for amusement, typically told with a serious f
玩笑話
為開玩笑而說的假話
a made-up story presented as true for amusement, typically told with a serious face so the listener believes it
Gabriel told everyone he had won the lottery, but it was just a windup.
Gabriel 告訴大家他中了樂透，但那只是一個玩笑話。
Charlotte's friends laughed when she finally understood their ghost story was a windup.
Charlotte 終於明白他們的鬼故事是一個玩笑話時，朋友們都笑了。
informal register for a playful lie
Nobody believed Wei's windup about finding a diamond ring in the park.
沒有人相信 Wei 說的在公園裡撿到鑽戒的玩笑話。
The new student thought the strange rule was real, not a windup from classmates.
那位新同學以為那條奇怪的校規是真的，不知道那是同學們的玩笑話。
用法筆記
Primarily British English in this sense. The person telling the windup usually keeps a straight face so the listener thinks the story is true.
常見錯誤
2. the set of body movements a baseball pitcher performs before releasing the ball
投球預備動作
棒球投手投球前的身體擺動
the set of body movements a baseball pitcher performs before releasing the ball toward the batter, typically raising the arms and lifting one leg
The pitcher began his windup, lifting his left leg high before throwing the fastball.
投手開始他的投球預備動作，高舉左腿，然後投出一記快速球。
windup as a countable noun in baseball context
The pitcher's slow ninth-inning windup involved raising his arms and lifting his knee.
投手在第九局緩慢的投球預備動作包括高舉雙臂和抬起膝蓋。
Esteban practiced his windup every morning, repeating the arm circle and leg lift until each motion felt smooth and natural.
Esteban 每天早上反覆練習投球預備動作的擺臂和抬腿，直到每個動作都流暢自然。
The coach told the pitcher to keep his eyes on the batter during the windup.
教練告訴投手在投球預備動作時要一直盯著打者。
A short windup helps a pitcher throw faster when a runner is on base.
簡短的投球預備動作能讓投手在壘上有人時投得更快。
- delivery
includes the entire throwing motion, not just the preparatory movements
- pitching motion
more general; windup is one type of pitching motion
用法筆記
Domain-specific to baseball. The windup is distinct from the 'stretch position' — the windup involves a fuller range of motion and is used when no runners are on base.
常見錯誤
3. the moment when something finishes, or the way in which an event, story, or acti
結尾；收場
活動或事件結束的部分
the moment when something finishes, or the way in which an event, story, or activity comes to a close
The windup of the movie surprised everyone with an unexpected twist.
那部電影的結尾以一個意想不到的轉折讓大家感到驚訝。
windup = the final part of something
We stayed until the windup of the conference, when the organiser thanked all the speakers and handed out certificates.
我們一直待到會議尾聲，主辦人向所有講者致謝並頒發證書。
The festival's windup featured a fireworks display over the lake.
節慶的結尾活動是湖上的一場煙火表演。
Indra's speech marked the windup of the charity dinner.
Indra 的演講為慈善晚宴畫下了句點。
- conclusion
more formal and common; windup has a slightly more informal, British tone
- end
simpler and broader in meaning
- finish
emphasises the final moment rather than the process leading to it
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases such as 'windup of an event' or 'the grand windup'. This sense overlaps with 'conclusion' but is slightly less formal.
windup — 形容詞
- winduppositive
- more windupcomparative
- most windupsuperlative
1. describing a device such as a toy, clock, or camera that works when you turn a s
發條的
需轉動發條或鑰匙操作的
describing a device such as a toy, clock, or camera that works when you turn a small handle or key to tighten its internal spring
Gita's grandfather still keeps a windup watch on his bedside table.
Gita 的祖父床頭桌上仍放著一只發條手錶。
windup + watch (typical collocation)
The children played with a windup toy frog that hopped across the living room floor.
孩子們玩著一只會在客廳地板上跳躍的發條青蛙玩具。
Mira bought a small windup alarm clock for her travels because it never needs batteries.
Mira 買了一個小型發條鬧鐘帶去旅行，因為它不需要電池。
Beatrix found an old windup music box in her grandmother's wooden closet.
Beatrix 在祖母的木櫃裡找到一個老舊的發條音樂盒。
Windup cameras were popular before electronic models became cheap.
在電子相機變便宜之前，發條相機相當流行。
- mechanical
broader term that includes all non-electronic moving devices, not only spring-driven ones
- clockwork
describes a similar spring-powered mechanism, especially in toys
- hand-wound
specifically for watches and clocks that require manual winding
- automatic
for watches that wind themselves through movement
文法句型
windup + noun
用法筆記
This adjective always appears before a noun. It contrasts with 'battery-operated' and 'electronic'. Windup devices are often considered old-fashioned.
常見錯誤
windup — 動詞
- winduppresent simple I / you / we / they
- windups3rd person singular
- winduping-ing form
- windupedpast simple
1. to finish a meeting, event, discussion, or activity, especially by making sure a
結束
使會議或活動告一段落
to finish a meeting, event, discussion, or activity, especially by making sure all parts are complete
The chairperson wound up the meeting by thanking everyone for their hard work.
主席感謝大家的努力，然後結束了會議。
wind up + meeting (typical collocation)
Gabriel wound up his presentation with a short video about the new product.
Gabriel 用一支關於新產品的短片結束了他的簡報。
The teacher wound up the lesson ten minutes early so students could ask questions.
老師提前十分鐘結束課程，讓學生有時間發問。
Let us wind up this discussion and move on to the next topic.
我們結束這個討論，繼續進行下一個議題吧。
文法句型
wind up + noun
wind + noun + up
用法筆記
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts for meetings and events. The object can go between 'wind' and 'up' (wind a meeting up) or after 'up' (wind up a meeting).
常見錯誤
2. to close a company or organization permanently by dealing with its money matters
清算
處理財務後永久結束公司
to close a company or organization permanently by dealing with its money matters, contracts, and legal responsibilities
After thirty years of trade, the family decided to wind up the company.
經營三十年後，這家人決定清算公司。
wind up + company (business domain)
A lawyer was brought in to wind up the charity and distribute its remaining funds.
一位律師受聘來清算這間慈善機構，並分配剩餘資金。
The two business partners agreed to wind up the firm and sell all the equipment.
兩位合夥人同意清算公司，並出售所有設備。
Charlotte helped her uncle wind up his shop after he decided to retire.
Charlotte 在叔叔決定退休後，協助他清算店面。
- liquidate
more formal and specifically financial; wind up is broader
- dissolve
often used for partnerships or organizations rather than companies
- close down
more general; may not include formal legal procedures
文法句型
wind up + company/organization
用法筆記
Common in business and legal contexts. To 'wind up' a company involves formal procedures such as paying debts, selling assets, and filing documents. Not the same as simply 'closing' a shop for the day.
常見錯誤
3. to reach a final point after developing or continuing for a period of time
告終
活動或事件自然結束
to reach a final point after developing or continuing for a period of time
The party wound up at midnight after the last guests said goodbye.
派對在午夜最後一批客人道別後告終。
intransitive: wind up + time/place adverb
The concert wound up with a beautiful song that made the whole crowd cheer.
演唱會以一首讓全場觀眾歡呼的美妙歌曲告終。
The long class debate finally wound up when the bell rang for break.
那場冗長的班級辯論終於在下課鈴響時告終。
The celebration wound up with a huge cake and a round of applause.
慶祝活動以一個巨大的蛋糕和一片掌聲告終。
文法句型
wind up + with + noun
wind up + adverb
用法筆記
Intransitive version of sense 1. The subject is the event itself, and no direct object follows. Frequently used with 'with' to describe how something ended.
常見錯誤
4. to reach a particular place or state after a series of events, often unexpectedl
結果
經過一連串事件後意外到達的狀態或地點
to reach a particular place or state after a series of events, often unexpectedly or without having planned it
Femi took the wrong train and wound up in a small village fifty miles away.
Femi 搭錯火車，結果跑到五十英里外的一個小村莊。
wind up + prepositional phrase (place)
Wei never planned to become a teacher, but he wound up loving the job.
Wei 從未計劃當老師，但他最終卻愛上了這份工作。
Noor's family went for a short walk and wound up hiking all afternoon.
Noor 一家人本來只是出去散個步，最終卻走了一整個下午。
If you keep spending money like that, you will wind up with nothing saved.
如果你繼續那樣花錢，最終將什麼積蓄也不剩。
The lost kitten wound up on the doorstep of a kind old woman.
那隻走失的小貓最終出現在一位好心老太太的家門口。
文法句型
wind up + preposition + noun
wind up + verb-ing
wind up + adjective
用法筆記
Very common in everyday conversation. Often suggests that the result was not the original intention. 'End up' is a near synonym and more common in American English; 'wind up' is slightly more British.
常見錯誤
5. in baseball, to move your arms and body into position before throwing the ball t
投球準備
棒球投手做投球前的身體動作
in baseball, to move your arms and body into position before throwing the ball toward the hitter
The pitcher wound up slowly and then threw a fastball straight down the middle.
投手緩緩做好投球準備，然後投出一記筆直的快速球。
baseball-specific intransitive use
The young pitcher wound up by swinging his arms back and lifting his front knee.
那位年輕投手藉由向後擺臂和抬高前膝來做好投球預備動作。
The home crowd cheered loudly as the pitcher wound up for the final throw.
主場球迷在投手為最後一球做投球準備時大聲歡呼。
Esteban wound up and released the ball before the batter could get ready.
Esteban 做好投球準備，在打者準備好之前就將球投出。
- go into the windup
longer phrasal equivalent, more descriptive
用法筆記
Domain-specific to baseball. The verb corresponds to noun sense 2 (the windup). In baseball commentary, 'winds up' is used in the present tense, and 'wound up' in the past.