speedrun
/ˈspiːd.rʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈspiːd.rʌn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspēd-ˌrən How to pronounce speedrun (audio)/ (ame, mw)
speedrun — verb
- speedrunpresent simple I / you / we / they
- speedruns3rd person singular
- speedrunning-ing form
- speedrunnedpast simple
1. to clear a game or one part of it in the least time you can, often by following
to clear a game or one part of it in the least time you can, often by following a planned route, shortcuts, or known bugs.
Lakshmi speedran the castle level before breakfast and cut forty seconds off her best time.
speedrun + level / best time
Noor spent all weekend learning shortcuts to speedrun the new horror game.
speedrun + game with planned shortcuts
Ari speedran the tutorial again so the stream could start with the boss fight.
Sayaka speedran the last mission while her brother timed every room.
- race through
broader and less tied to games or official timing
- blitz
very informal and stresses speed more than route planning
- rush through
can sound careless, while 'speedrun' often suggests a planned method
- explore
focuses on looking around rather than finishing quickly
- take your time
deliberately play slowly instead of chasing the shortest time
文法句型
speedrun + game / level / mission
用法筆記
Usually takes a game, level, mission, or boss as the object. Common in gaming communities, where the goal is the fastest clear rather than normal exploration.
常見錯誤
2. to get a task, process, or event done much faster than people normally would, us
to get a task, process, or event done much faster than people normally would, usually by cutting extra steps.
Talia speedran her tax form during lunch and mailed it before one o'clock.
informal extension beyond games
Christopher speedran the airport check-in by using only a small backpack.
Quinn speedran the training video at double speed before the meeting.
The crew speedran the stage setup after the first singer lost her voice.
- rush through
neutral broad term for doing something very quickly
- power through
stresses effort and determination while finishing fast
- knock out
informal and often used for jobs or small tasks
- linger over
spend extra time on the task instead of clearing it fast
- take your time
do the task without trying to finish unusually quickly
文法句型
speedrun + task / process / setup
用法筆記
An informal extension from gaming. The object is usually a task with clear steps, such as paperwork, check-in, setup, or training, not a physical race from one place to another.
常見錯誤
speedrun — noun
1. a playthrough that aims to clear a game or level in the least time possible, som
a playthrough that aims to clear a game or level in the least time possible, sometimes with planned shortcuts or useful bugs.
Henrik uploaded a forty-minute speedrun of the old space game.
speedrun + of + game
Tomás watched the world-record speedrun twice to learn the route.
common collocation: world-record speedrun
The event began with a blindfolded speedrun that shocked the crowd.
After dinner, Hao showed his friends a speedrun of the final chapter.
- playthrough
broad term for any complete run, fast or slow
- record attempt
focuses on trying to beat the best time
- challenge run
adds special rules; speed may matter, but it is not the main idea
- casual playthrough
completed without trying to save every second
用法筆記
Used in gaming for both the act itself and a recorded attempt that people watch later. Distinguish from sense 2 and sense 3, which are about real-world movement rather than games.
常見錯誤
2. a short spell of running at high speed as part of exercise or athletic training.
a short spell of running at high speed as part of exercise or athletic training.
Coach Rivera ended practice with three speedruns across the wet field.
countable training drill
After a slow warm-up, Ayana did one speedrun up the hill.
The app beeped when each speedrun reached thirty seconds.
Stefan added two short speedruns between sets to raise his heart rate.
- sprint interval
fitness term for one fast section inside a workout
- burst run
plain description of a short fast run
- jog
steady and slower than a short all-out burst
用法筆記
Usually counted as separate bursts inside a workout or drill. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is on foot, not in a vehicle.
常見錯誤
3. a brief period of very fast driving used to test how a vehicle performs or feels
a brief period of very fast driving used to test how a vehicle performs or feels at higher speed.
Before sunset, the mechanic took the coupe for a speedrun on the test track.
speedrun + on the test track
The reviewer saved the speedrun for the empty highway outside town.
Noor refused a second speedrun after the brakes started to smell hot.
The team logged tire noise during each speedrun of the new model.
- test drive
broader term; a speedrun is the fast part of testing
- high-speed run
stresses the vehicle's pace and performance
- cruise
steady relaxed driving without performance testing
用法筆記
Usually refers to a short high-speed test rather than an ordinary journey. The purpose is often to check power, handling, noise, or braking.