disentangle
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5633 in the learning path
解开；理顺
Definitions
v. To separate things that have become twisted or caught together.
解开；理顺
v. To separate complicated issues or free someone from a difficult situation.
理清；摆脱
Example
I carefully disentangled the necklace from my headphones.
我小心地把项链从耳机线上解了下来。
Researchers must disentangle the effects of income and education when examining differences in public health.
研究人员在考察公众健康差异时，必须区分收入和教育各自的影响。
Collocations
- disentangle cables
- disentangle the effects of
- disentangle yourself from
Word family
- disentanglement (n.)
- entangle (v.)
- entanglement (n.)
Synonyms
- untangle
- unravel
Antonyms
- entangle
Usage tip
常用disentangle A from B，表示解开或分离。
FAQ
- What does disentangle mean?
- To separate things that have become twisted or caught together. To separate complicated issues or free someone from a difficult situation.
- How is disentangle pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəl/, US /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
