unbent

• 古旧或文学用语，指没有被弯曲、没有弯折的，或没有屈服、没有低头的；引申义可指不屈服、不妥协的。

An archaic or literary adjective meaning not bent, curved, or bowed; figuratively, it can mean not yielding or submitting.

1. Not bent or curvedB2formal

   Straight; not curved, crooked, or folded.

   直的

   • The wire remained unbent after the pressure was applied.
   • He kept the paper unbent by placing it in a folder.
   • The unbent branch was used as a walking stick.

   同义词erectstraightunboweduncurved

   反义词bentcrookedcurved

2. Erect in postureB2formal

   Standing or sitting with a straight back; not stooped or slouching.

   挺直

   • The soldier stood unbent and proud during the inspection.
   • Despite her age, she remained unbent and walked with confidence.
   • He maintained an unbent posture throughout the long ceremony.

   同义词erectstraightstraight-backedunbowedupright

   反义词bentcurvedhunchedstoopedstooping

• 表示把弯曲的东西弄直，或放松、变得不那么拘谨、不那么大摆架子的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of straightening something that was bent, or to relax and become less formal or strict.

不规则动词

1. Straighten physicallyB2formal

   To make something straight or to become straight after being bent.

   弄直

   • He unbent the wire to use it for a different purpose.
   • The metal rod slowly unbent under the heat.
   • She unbent the paperclip to pick the lock.

   同义词extendstraightenstraighten outuncurl

   反义词bendbowcrookcurveflex

2. Relax or become less formalB2formal

   To release mental strain, tension, or formality; to become more relaxed.

   放松

   • After the stressful meeting, he finally unbent and told a joke.
   • She unbent from her usual strict demeanor at the party.
   • It took him a while to unbend and enjoy the vacation.

   同义词chill outdecompressease uplet golighten uploosen uprelax

   反义词stiffenstraintensetighten

3. Nautical: unfasten a sailC2formal

   To unfasten a sail from a spar or a stay.

   解开帆

   • The sailor unbent the jib before the storm.
   • They had to unbend the mainsail to repair it.
   • He unbent the sail from the yardarm.

   同义词cast offdetachlooseunfastenuntie