| 释义 |
unˈspool, v.
[un-2 3.]
trans. To unwind (thread, tape, etc.) from a spool; spec. in Cinematogr., to project (a film); also intr. of the thread, etc., or the film shown. Also fig.
1940Amer. Speech XV. 205/1 Unspool, to project a film. 1961S. Plath in London Mag. Aug. 8 The heath grass glitters and the spindling rivulets Unspool and spend themselves. 1962A. Nisbett Technique Sound Studio 271 Spill,..to unspool a quantity of tape by accident. 1973Listener 22 Feb. 254/2 The new play..unspools inside Christopher's head. 1980Times 10 Oct. 14/1 A noisy adventure film..opened (or unspooled as local jargon has it) in Delhi. |
