wind up - Definition & Meaning

wind up

第三人称

winds up

现在进行时

winding up

过去式

wound up

过去完成时

wound up

结束, 收尾

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
由于缺乏进展，她决定提前结束会议。
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
我们需要结束讨论并做出决定。
The meeting wound up with a surprising agreement that nobody expected.
会议以没人预料到的惊人协议结束了。
The event wound up on a high note with a memorable performance.
活动以一场难忘的表演结束。
She wound up the project ahead of schedule, much to everyone's surprise.
她出乎所有人意料地提前结束了项目。

同义词：

挑逗, 激起

to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation

及物动词

They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
他们用诱人的手势和调情的玩笑来挑逗对方，点燃他们的激情。
The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
这对夫妇通过角色扮演来挑逗对方并探索他们的幻想。
She wound him up with her seductive whispers and lingering caresses.
她用诱人的低语和缠绵的爱抚挑逗了他。
She planned a romantic dinner and candlelit ambiance to wind him up and create an intimate connection.
她计划了一顿浪漫的晚餐和烛光氛围，以激起他的兴趣并建立亲密的联系。

同义词：

准备, 挥动

to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing

及物动词

Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
尽管疲惫，他还是挥动手臂准备游戏的最后一投。
Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
挥起球杆, 高尔夫球手准备进行一次精确的挥杆。
Let's wind the fishing rod up for a strong cast into the lake.
让我们卷起钓鱼竿，准备强力抛向湖中。
Before tossing the paper airplane, she wound up her arm for extra distance.
在扔纸飞机之前，她挥动手臂以获得额外的距离。
The pitcher wound up his arm for a powerful throw.
投手挥动手臂准备进行一次强有力的投掷。

上发条, 缠绕

to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work

及物动词

He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
他上紧了相机，准备捕捉完美的镜头。
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
我们必须上发条玩具车才能移动。
She enjoys the process of winding up the music box and listening to its enchanting tune.
她喜欢上发条音乐盒的过程，并聆听其迷人的曲调。
He wound the clock up every evening to ensure it kept accurate time.
他每天晚上上发条以确保时钟保持准确时间。

同义词：

戏弄, 开玩笑

to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true

及物动词

He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
他假装他们中了彩票来戏弄他的朋友。
Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
用一个无害的恶作剧戏弄朋友可以让所有参与的人都露出笑容。
The kids wind each other up with playful tales during recess.
孩子们在课间用 playful tales 互相逗弄。
She enjoys winding up her friends by creating elaborate stories.
她喜欢通过编造精心设计的故事来戏弄她的朋友。

最终处于, 结束

to accidentally end up in a particular situation or place as a result of a series of events

I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
当我进行长距离散步时，常常会来到意想不到的地方。
We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
我们进行了一次自发的公路旅行，最终在星空下露营。
She frequently winds up working late due to last-minute assignments.
由于最后一分钟的任务，她经常最终工作到很晚。
I'm winding up in situations I never expected due to my spontaneous decisions.
由于我的自发决定，我陷入了我从未预料到的情况。