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单词 windup
释义 windup
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: wind up
1.
 a. : the act of bringing to an end
  < the windup of certain paper formalities next month — Wall Street Journal >
  < no windup report but an introduction — Meyer Levin >
 b. : a concluding act or part : end, finish, settlement
  < a very good windup to a successful evening — Agnes M. Miall >
2. : a preliminary swing of the arm (as before pitching a baseball)
II. adjective
Etymology: wind (IV) + up
: having a part designed for winding up; especially : having a spring that is wound up by hand for operation
 < windup toys >
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