disentangle
disentangle — verb
- disentanglepresent simple I / you / we / they
- disentangleshe / she / it
- disentangledpast simple
- disentangling-ing form
1. to patiently separate something from a tangle or confused situation by working t
to patiently separate something from a tangle or confused situation by working through the knots, twists, or complications one by one
Liang disentangled the fishing line from the branches of an old oak tree.
disentangle + [physical object] + from + [thing it is caught on]
A good therapist can help you disentangle your mixed feelings about the relationship.
figurative: disentangle + [abstract noun] for emotions or thoughts
Vinícius disentangled himself from the family business to pursue his own career in music.
Arjun gently disentangled the kite string from the telephone wires along the street.
Chiara hired a lawyer to help disentangle the complicated finances after her aunt died.
- untangle
more common in everyday English; 'disentangle' is slightly more formal and can feel deliberate or patient
- unravel
focuses on the threads or strands coming apart; often used figuratively for mysteries or plots
- extricate
stronger emphasis on freeing someone or something from a difficult or trapped position
文法句型
disentangle + noun + from + noun
disentangle + oneself + from + noun
disentangle + abstract noun (arguments, issues)
用法筆記
Frequently takes a direct object followed by 'from'. The literal sense always involves a physical tangle (threads, wires, hair); the figurative sense applies to ideas, emotions, relationships, or legal/financial situations. This verb is less common in everyday speech than 'untangle'.