untune

• 过时动词，指使（乐器）走音、使不和谐或失调；也指扰乱、弄乱。

An obsolete verb meaning to put out of tune, to make discordant or inharmonious; to disturb or disorder.

1. Cause to lose composureC2formal

   To disturb or upset someone's emotional balance or calmness.

   使人心烦意乱

   • The unexpected criticism untuned her completely.
   • His harsh words untuned the usually calm speaker.
   • The chaotic situation untuned everyone in the room.

   同义词agitatediscomposedisconcertdisturbflusterperturbruffleunnerveunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomposesettlesoothe

2. Cause to be out of tuneC2formal

   To make a musical instrument or sound deviate from the correct pitch.

   使走音

   • The humidity untuned the piano strings.
   • He accidentally untuned his guitar while adjusting the pegs.
   • The constant use untuned the old violin.

   反义词harmonizetune