unfold

広げる

折り畳んであるものを開いて広げる。

やさしい英語で： Open something that has been folded so it spreads out.

• Please unfold the map.
• She unfolded the blanket on the bed.
• Can you unfold this paper without tearing it?

類義語： open out, spread out

反対語： fold

よく使う表現： unfold a map, unfold a sheet, unfold something carefully, unfold a dress

展開する、進行する

出来事が少しずつ進み、次に何が起こるかが明らかになる。

やさしい英語で： Happen or develop gradually, so people can see what occurs next.

• We watched the story unfold.
• Events unfolded quickly after the announcement.
• How will this situation unfold?

使い方： unfold before someone (The drama unfolded before a stunned audience.)

類義語： develop, happen, progress

よく使う表現： events unfold, unfold slowly, unfold before someone

明かす、解き明かす

隠されていたことや知られていなかったことを人に知らせる。

やさしい英語で： Make something hidden or unknown known to others.

• He unfolded his secret at last.
• The letter unfolded a strange family history.
• She slowly unfolded the truth to her children.

使い方： unfold something to someone (She unfolded her plans to her closest friend.)

類義語： reveal, disclose, explain

反対語： conceal

よく使う表現： unfold a secret, unfold a story, unfold the truth