extricate
UK: /ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/ | US: /ˈek.strə.keɪt/
vt. to free or release someone or something from a constraint or difficulty
vt. to disentangle or remove from a complicated situation
The word "extricate" originates from Latin extricare, combining ex- (meaning "out") and tricae (meaning "perplexities" or "hindrances"). The root tric evolved into the English word "trick," reflecting the idea of entanglement or deception. Over time, "extricate" came to signify the act of freeing something from a complex or束缚 situation, preserving the original Latin logic of "removing from tangles."
The firefighters worked tirelessly to extricate the trapped passengers from the wreckage.
She managed to extricate herself from the awkward conversation gracefully.
The lawyer helped his client extricate from the legal complications.
It took hours to extricate the old tree roots from the soil.
Diplomacy is often needed to extricate nations from political conflicts.