(about a business, a piece of machinery, etc.) to go slowly and then stop (业务、设备等)慢下来後停住,逐渐平息下来◆The market is winding down ahead of the holidays. 在假期之前,市场逐渐沉寂下来。
(about a person) to rest or relax after a period of activity or excitement (人)放松一下,喘口气◆I used to go online to wind down after a long day at work. 在漫长的一天工作之後,我通常会上网放松一下。SYNunwind
●ˌwind sth ˈdownto bring a business, an activity, etc. to an end gradually over a period of time 使…放慢;使…中止◆The French bank is winding down its involvement in the joint venture. 这家法国银行正逐渐从合资企业中脱离出来。●ˌwind ˈup●ˌwind sth ˈupto bring sth such as a meeting or a speech to an end 结束(会议、演讲等)◆If we all agree, let's wind up the discussion. 如果我们都同意,讨论就到此结束。●ˌwind sth ˈup () to stop running a business and close it completely 停止营业◆The business will be wound up or sold. 这家企业将停业或被出售。SYNliquidate ➡winding up ➡ see note at bankrupt