unring

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. Hypothetically, to reverse the act of ringing, or the consequences of the action. transitive
    — In a criminal trial, if the prosecution brings in inadmissible evidence that would unfairly prejudice the accused, a mistrial may be warranted. Having the judge admonish the jury to disregard the evidence might not be enough, as the saying goes, 'You can't unring the bell.'
  2. To remove a ring from. poetic,transitive
    — Her lofty song commands in thrilling strains That new-raised woman snap her rusty chains, Unring her finger and unbind her breast.

词形变化

unrings present,singular,third-person unringing participle,present unrang past unrung participle,past unrings present,singular,third-person unringing participle,present unringed participle,past unringed past

词源

词源 1
From un- + ring.
词源 2
From un- + ring.
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