1 表達維持、持續 或 供應:
run a fever 發燒
run on 連續、持續或延續
- The child has been running a fever for two days.(這個孩子已經發燒兩天了。)
- The meeting ran on for hours longer than expected.(這次會議進行的時間比預期的要長好幾個小時。)
- The conversation ran on various topics throughout the evening.(整個晚上的對話涉及各種不同的話題。)
- The generator can run on gasoline or diesel fuel.(發電機可以使用汽油或柴油供應能源。)
2 表達經營、管理:
run a business 管理企業
- She runs her own business.(她經營自己的生意。)
- My uncle runs a restaurant.(我叔叔經營一家餐廳。)
3 表達參與、從事:
run + (n.)
run errands 跑腿,出差
run a marathon 跑馬拉松
run the risk of + V-ing 冒險從事……
- They are running a charity event.(他們正在舉辦一個慈善活動。)
- Running a marathon requires physical endurance and mental strength.(參加馬拉松賽需要身體耐力和心理強度。)
- If you don't wear a helmet, you run the risk of getting a head injury.(如果你不戴安全帽,你就有可能遭受頭部受傷的風險。)
4 描述事物或情況的狀態、狀況或特徵:
run + (adj.)
run wild (行為等)受約束、失控
run dry 乾涸、枯竭
run late 遲到、延遲
run cold 變得冷淡、失去熱情
- The children were running wild in the playground.(孩子們在遊樂場上亂跑亂鬧。)
- The well has run dry, and we need to find another water source.(井水已經乾涸,我們需要找到另一個水源。)
- The train is running late, so we'll have to wait for the next one.(火車延誤了,所以我們得等下一班。)
- Their relationship started off well, but it eventually ran cold and they drifted apart.(他們的關係一開始很好,但最終變得冷淡,他們漸行漸遠。)
run deep 深入、深藏
run smooth 順利、無阻礙
run high 情緒激動、緊張
run rampant 猖獗、泛濫
- Their friendship runs deep, and they have been through a lot together.(他們的友誼深厚,一起經歷了許多事情。)
- If everything goes according to plan, the event should run smooth without any issues.(如果一切按計劃進行,活動應該順利進行,不會出現任何問題。)
- During the heated debate, emotions were running high among the participants.(在激烈的辯論中,參與者的情緒非常激動。)
- Inflation is running rampant in the country, causing economic instability.(通脹在該國猖獗,導致經濟不穩定。)
5 表達逃走、離開 或 失控、暴漲:
run off 逃走、離開
run off with 偷跑、帶走(尤指帶走某人)
- The dog ran off when I opened the gate.(當我打開門時,狗跑掉了。)
- She ran off with her boyfriend and got married in secret.(她和她的男友私奔結婚了。)
run away (from...) 逃走(意指逃跑或離家出走。)
- The child was scared and ran away from the haunted house.(孩子害怕了,從鬧鬼屋裡逃跑了。)
- Inflation is running away, causing prices to skyrocket.(通脹失控,導致物價飆升。)
- She ran away with the idea of becoming a famous actress.(她瘋狂追求成為一名著名女演員的想法。)
run from 逃離、避開或躲避
- The deer sensed danger and instinctively ran from the approaching car.(鹿感到危險並本能地從接近的車輛中逃跑。)
This type of wheelchair runs on electricity.
這類型的輪椅是靠電力發動的。
I’m afraid I can’t go out with you. I have to run some errands for my boss this afternoon.
很抱歉不能和你出去,我下午必須為我老闆辦一些差事。
Parents shouldn’t run the risk of leaving their children alone.
父母不應冒讓小孩獨處的風險。
Always wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle.
騎乘機車一定要戴安全帽。
Rudy always lets his children run wild.
魯迪總是放縱他的孩子。
The lake ran dry last year.
那座湖去年乾涸了。
According to the victim, the robber is a lefthanded man.
根據受害者的說法,竊賊是一名左撇子的男子。
Our car is running low on gas, we need to refuel soon.
車子的油快用完了,我們需要盡快加油
We need to finish this project by midnight, and time is running out.
我們需要在午夜前完成這個專案,時間不多了。
Our car was running out of gas.
我們的車子快沒汽油了。
I have been working so hard for months. Now I’m running out of steam.
我為工作拼了好幾個月了。現在我快精疲力盡了。
The driver forgot to turn off the car lights and ran down the battery.
那名駕駛忘了關車燈而把電耗盡。
The lawyers met in secret in order to keep their discussions private.
律師們祕密會面以讓討論不公開。
Little Billy ran away from the big dog.
小比利逃離那隻大狗。
We’ve decided to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。
Terry ran into his ex-wife on the street.
泰瑞在街上偶遇前妻。
They asked the government to build more parking lots for local people.
他們要求政府為當地居民多建一些停車場。
Jim was absent from work yesterday due to illness.
吉姆昨天因生病而沒來上班。
The road and the canal run parallel to each other for about 40 miles.
這條道路和運河彼此平行約 40 英里。
Sam’s decision to quit his job ran counter to his wife’s wishes.
山姆辭掉工作的決定與他老婆所希望的相反。
The company made big changes to its website, which paid off in the long run.
該公司對其網站做了大幅改變,而最後也有好的成果。
You may take a leisurely walk or drink a hot cup of milk before going to bed. Either way, it may help you relax and get a sound sleep.
你可以在就寢前散散步或喝一杯熱牛奶。不論哪一種方式,都應該有助於你放鬆心情並一夜好眠。