run
/rʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /rʌn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrən/ (ame, mw)
run — 動詞
- runpresent simple I / you / we / they
- runshe / she / it
- ranpast simple
- running-ing form
1. To move forward with a gait where both feet leave the ground briefly between str
跑;跑步
以快於走路的步伐移動
To move forward with a gait where both feet leave the ground briefly between strides, at a speed greater than ordinary walking.
Tomás runs to the bus stop every morning before school.
Tomás 每天早上在上學前跑到公車站。
run + to + destination for routine
Zola ran faster than her cousin in the race at the park.
Zola 在公園的賽跑中跑得比她表妹快。
run + comparative: ran faster than
Eli runs three kilometres every evening to stay healthy.
Eli 每天晚上跑三公里來保持健康。
After the bell rang, the students ran out of the classroom and into the yard.
鈴聲響了之後,學生們跑出教室,衝到操場上。
The dog ran across the beach to fetch the stick that Emily had thrown.
那隻狗跑過沙灘,去撿 Emily 扔出去的樹枝。
- walk
moving at a slower pace with one foot always on the ground
文法句型
run + to-infinitive
run + adverb of direction
run + distance
常見錯誤
2. To make an animal such as a horse or dog take part in a race.
使參賽
讓動物參加賽跑
To make an animal such as a horse or dog take part in a race.
The Kim family runs their prize horse in the local derby every spring.
Kim 家每年春天都會讓他們那匹得獎的馬參加當地的賽馬會。
run + animal + in + [competition]
Tomás decided to run his greyhound at next month's competition.
Tomás 決定讓他的灰狗參加下個月的比賽。
Mayumi's uncle ran his champion sheepdog at the county fair last year.
Mayumi 的叔叔去年讓他的冠軍牧羊犬參加了縣裡的博覽會比賽。
Eri plans to run her pony in the children's race this weekend.
Eri 打算這個週末讓她的小馬參加兒童組的賽跑。
- enter
more general; can be used for people or animals registering for a race
文法句型
run + animal + in + race event
用法筆記
The object is usually a horse, dog, or other animal bred for racing. Frequently used with 'in' to name the event.
3. To travel to a place at a fast pace, using any means of movement, especially whe
趕緊;趕往
快速前往某處
To travel to a place at a fast pace, using any means of movement, especially when time is short.
Christopher ran to the hospital when he heard the news about his grandfather.
Christopher 一聽到祖父的消息就趕緊跑到醫院。
run + to + destination for urgency
The delivery van ran across town to make the last drop before closing time.
那輛貨車趕在打烊前穿越市區去送最後一單貨。
Tanvi ran upstairs to grab her umbrella before the rain started.
Tanvi 趕快跑上樓去拿雨傘,免得雨開始下。
The ambulance ran through the busy streets with its siren wailing.
救護車鳴著警笛快速駛過繁忙的街道。
- amble
moving at a slow, relaxed pace
文法句型
run + to + destination
run + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
The subject can be a person hurrying on foot or a vehicle moving rapidly. Unlike sense 1, the focus is on speed and urgency rather than the physical action of running.
4. To run away quickly from a dangerous person, animal, or situation in order to av
逃跑;逃離
快速離開危險處境
To run away quickly from a dangerous person, animal, or situation in order to avoid harm.
The dog ran when it heard the loud explosion from the construction site.
那隻狗一聽到建築工地傳來的巨大爆炸聲就逃跑了。
Marta ran from the angry bull and climbed over the fence to safety.
Marta 逃離那頭憤怒的公牛,翻過圍欄到了安全的地方。
run from + [source of danger]
The children ran for shelter when the storm suddenly grew stronger.
暴風雨突然加強時,孩子們跑去尋找掩護。
Noor's cat ran from the room the moment the vacuum cleaner started.
Noor 的貓在吸塵器一啟動時就從房間裡逃走了。
- approach
moving toward someone or something, the opposite of running away
文法句型
run from + source of danger
run + adverb of direction
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: the purpose here is escape or avoidance, not exercise or travel. Common with 'from', 'for', or directional adverbs.
常見錯誤
5. To make the leg motions of running while the body stays in the same place, usual
原地跑
在原地做跑步動作
To make the leg motions of running while the body stays in the same place, usually on a machine or as an exercise.
Eli ran on the treadmill at the gym for thirty minutes this morning.
Eli 今天早上在健身房的跑步機上跑了三十分鐘。
run on a treadmill
The coach made the team run in place while waiting for the rain to stop.
教練讓全隊在原地跑步,一邊等雨停。
Mayumi runs on the spot to warm up before her dance class begins.
Mayumi 在舞蹈課開始前在原地跑步來熱身。
The physiotherapist told Zola to run on the special machine to test her knee recovery.
物理治療師讓 Zola 在特殊機器上原地跑來測試她膝蓋的恢復狀況。
- jog on the spot
a lighter, less intense version of the same action
文法句型
run + on + equipment
run + in place
run + on the spot
用法筆記
Typically used with 'on a treadmill', 'on the spot', or 'in place'. Common in exercise and rehabilitation contexts.
6. To advance the ball by running with it toward the opposite end zone in American
帶球跑
美式足球中持球向前衝
To advance the ball by running with it toward the opposite end zone in American football.
The quarterback ran the ball fifteen yards before being tackled.
那位四分衛帶球跑了十五碼才被擒抱。
run the ball + distance - American football
Christopher ran straight through the defence to score the winning touchdown.
Christopher 直接衝破防守陣,達陣得分。
The coach told the team to run the ball instead of passing next play.
教練告訴進攻組下一檔要跑陣,不要傳球。
Tomás ran past two defenders to the ten-yard line before going out of bounds.
Tomás 越過兩名防守球員,跑到十碼線才出界。
- carry the ball
a more literal description of the same action
- pass
the alternative action of throwing the ball instead of running with it
文法句型
run + the ball
run + adverb of direction
用法筆記
Specific to American football (not soccer). Can be used transitively ('run the ball') or intransitively ('run for a touchdown').
7. to go along a fixed way between two points — used for buses, trains, roads, pipe
行駛;延伸
沿固定路線行駛或延伸
to go along a fixed way between two points — used for buses, trains, roads, pipes, cables, and other things that stretch across or travel on a set path.
The number 73 bus runs from the train station to the university campus.
73 號公車從火車站行駛到大學校園。
run + adverb/preposition for route
A hiking trail runs through the forest and ends at a beautiful lake.
一條登山步道穿過森林,盡頭是一座美麗的湖泊。
The ferry company runs boats between the two islands during summer.
這家渡輪公司在夏季期間營運兩座島嶼之間的船班。
A thick black cable runs from the generator to each building on the farm.
一條粗黑電纜從發電機延伸到農場裡的每棟建築物。
The delivery van runs between the warehouse and shops every morning.
這輛貨車每天早上往來倉庫和各家商店之間。
文法句型
run + adverb/preposition
run something + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Frequently used with prepositions of direction (along, through, from...to, between). The intransitive form describes the route itself; the transitive form describes the company or person operating the service on that route.
常見錯誤
8. to work or operate correctly — used for machines, engines, computers, software,
運轉;運作
機器或系統正常運作
to work or operate correctly — used for machines, engines, computers, software, and other devices that perform their intended function.
The old fridge in the garage still runs on electricity from a long cord.
車庫裡那台舊冰箱仍然靠一條長長的電線運轉。
intransitive: a machine runs (works)
Tamar ran a virus scan on her laptop before opening the email attachment.
Tamar 在打開郵件附件之前,先在她的筆電上執行了一次病毒掃描。
transitive: run software/program
The factory machines run twenty-four hours a day during the busy season.
工廠機器在旺季期間每天二十四小時運轉。
Mira's watch runs on a small battery that lasts for about two years.
Mira 的手錶靠一顆小電池運作,大約可以使用兩年。
Quan ran the video through editing software to fix the sound quality.
Quan 透過剪輯軟體執行影片,以修正音質問題。
文法句型
run (intransitive — machine/device works)
run something (transitive — operate a machine/program)
用法筆記
Commonly used for electronic devices, software, and machinery. In computing, 'run' specifically means to start and execute a program or command. When describing computers, 'run on' indicates the operating system (runs on Windows) or power source (runs on batteries).
常見錯誤
9. to have the main responsibility for a business, organization, or activity — deci
經營;管理
負責管理企業或組織
to have the main responsibility for a business, organization, or activity — deciding how it works and guiding its direction.
Felix runs a small bakery with only three employees in the city centre.
Felix 在市中心經營一家小型麵包店,只有三名員工。
run + noun phrase (business)
The theatre group is run entirely by volunteers who also perform on stage.
這個劇團完全由志工經營,他們同時也上台演出。
passive: be run by [person/group]
Devika runs the training department for a large technology company.
Devika 為一家大型科技公司管理培訓部門。
The community centre is run by a group of local residents.
這個社區中心由一群當地居民管理。
Sirin runs a language school that teaches four different languages.
Sirin 經營一所語言學校,教授四種不同的語言。
文法句型
run + noun phrase (business/organization/activity)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or group. Frequently used in the passive voice (be run by). This sense is less formal than 'manage' or 'direct' — 'run a business' is the everyday way to say it in conversation.
常見錯誤
10. to control an organization, situation, or group of people in a strict and exact
嚴格管理
以嚴格有效的方式管理
to control an organization, situation, or group of people in a strict and exact way, with close attention to rules, timing, and quality.
The head teacher runs the school with strict rules and a clear daily routine.
這位校長以嚴格的規定和清楚的日常流程管理學校。
run + noun phrase + with + adverb phrase (manner)
Ayana runs her kitchen with careful planning and every ingredient in its place.
Ayana 對她的廚房管理一絲不苟,每樣食材都各歸其位。
The coach runs the team on a very tight schedule from sunrise to sunset.
教練從日出到日落都按照非常緊湊的時間表管理球隊。
Brooke runs the project with such discipline that deadlines are always met.
Brooke 用非常嚴謹的紀律管理專案,因此總能如期完成。
- control strictly
more explicit about the level of control
- oversee firmly
more formal; used in professional contexts
- manage tightly
combines the idea of management with strictness
文法句型
run something + adverb/preposition phrase (manner)
用法筆記
Often appears in the fixed expression 'run a tight ship'. The emphasis is on the strict method of control rather than the simple fact of being in charge — distinguish this from sense 9 (MANAGE), which focuses on general responsibility rather than strictness.
11. to have and use a car or other vehicle, covering all the expenses it needs — lik
養(車)
擁有並負擔車輛使用費用
to have and use a car or other vehicle, covering all the expenses it needs — like fuel, repairs, insurance, and taxes.
Running an old car can be expensive because replacement parts cost a lot.
養一輛舊車可能很花錢,因為更換零件的費用很高。
it costs [money] to run a car
Kwame calculated how much it costs to run his motorcycle each month.
Kwame 計算了他每個月養摩托車要花多少錢。
Many city families choose not to run a car because parking fees are high.
城市裡許多家庭因為停車費很高而選擇不養車。
Vinícius runs a small electric scooter that is cheap to charge at home.
Vinícius 養了一輛小型電動機車,在家充電很便宜。
The company pays a monthly allowance to staff who run their own cars.
公司每月提供津貼給開自己車上班的員工。
- keep a car
similar meaning, slightly less common
- own and maintain (a vehicle)
more formal and explanatory
文法句型
run a car/vehicle
用法筆記
Informal. 'Run a car' refers to the ongoing cost and responsibility of ownership, not just driving it somewhere. Not used for bicycles or public transport — use 'ride' for bicycles and 'use' for buses or trains.
常見錯誤
12. to organize and manage your daily life, household, or personal work in a particu
安排;打理
安排生活或工作方式
to organize and manage your daily life, household, or personal work in a particular way — for example, arranging schedules, budgets, and routines.
The Watanabe family runs their household on a very strict monthly budget.
渡邊家按照非常嚴格的每月預算來打理家務。
run + household + adverb phrase
Anthony runs his working day according to a detailed schedule he prepares.
Anthony 按照自己準備的詳細時間表安排工作日。
After the divorce, Élise had to learn how to run the home by herself.
離婚後,Élise 必須學會獨自打理家務。
Many young couples learn to run a home while both hold full-time jobs.
許多年輕夫婦在兩人都全職工作的同時,學會打理家務。
Caio runs his mornings on a simple routine of exercise and breakfast.
Caio 按照運動、早餐的簡單作息來安排早晨時光。
- organize
more general; 'organize your life' covers planning without the sense of ongoing operation
- manage (your time/life)
overlaps in meaning; 'manage' sounds slightly more formal
- arrange
focuses on planning rather than the ongoing routine
文法句型
run + abstract noun phrase (household/life/schedule)
用法筆記
The object is abstract — a household, a life, a day, a home. Unlike sense 9 (MANAGE), this sense is not about commercial businesses. Distinguish from sense 10 (CONTROL FIRMLY), which emphasizes strictness; this sense is about practical organization without implying strictness.
常見錯誤
13. When a liquid runs, it moves from one place to another on its own. If you run a
流動
液體流動或讓液體流動
When a liquid runs, it moves from one place to another on its own. If you run a liquid, you cause it to move, for example by turning on a tap.
Ishaan turned on the tap and let the water run into the sink.
Ishaan 打開水龍頭,讓水流進水槽裡。
let + noun + run + preposition for causing flow
Isabela's nose was running because she had caught a bad cold.
Isabela 得了重感冒,一直在流鼻涕。
body part + is running for bodily fluids
The stream ran through the garden after two days of heavy rain.
連續兩天大雨過後,溪水在花園裡流淌。
Stefan ran hot water from the kettle into a large teapot.
Stefan 把熱水壺裡的熱水倒進一個大茶壺裡。
Sweat ran down the runner's face as she crossed the finish line.
汗水從跑者的臉上流下,她正好越過終點線。
- stop
used for both the liquid itself and the action of causing flow
文法句型
noun + run (intransitive)
run + noun + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Subject can be either the liquid itself (intransitive) or a person causing the flow (transitive). The continuous form is very common for bodily fluids: 'my nose is running', 'sweat was running down his back.'
常見錯誤
14. When dye in a garment leaves the fabric during washing and spreads onto surround
褪色;滲色
衣服顏色遇水擴散
When dye in a garment leaves the fabric during washing and spreads onto surrounding items or other parts of the same item, the colour is said to run.
Christopher washed a red shirt with white towels, and the colour ran onto them.
Christopher 把紅襯衫和白毛巾一起洗,顏色滲到了毛巾上。
colour + run onto [fabric]
The care label says to wash in cold water so the dye does not run.
洗滌標籤上說要用冷水洗,這樣染料才不會褪色。
Yasmin always separates her laundry because dark colours tend to run.
Yasmin 總是將衣物分類清洗,因為深色衣服容易褪色。
Léa was disappointed when the blue ink from her new jeans ran into her cream-coloured dress.
Léa 很失望,因為她的新牛仔褲上的藍色染到了米白色的裙子上。
文法句型
colour/ dye + run
用法筆記
The subject is the colour or dye itself, not the piece of clothing. Use a colour word (e.g. 'the red ran') or 'the dye' as the subject. British English also uses 'bleed' for the same meaning.
15. To reach or be in a particular state or condition — for example, a river running
變成
進入某種(常為不好的)狀態
To reach or be in a particular state or condition — for example, a river running dry, supplies running low, or feelings running deep. Often describes undesirable or extreme changes.
The river ran dry after three summers without enough rain.
連續三個夏天雨量不足,那條河已經乾涸了。
run + dry for change to an undesirable state
Lakan noticed that food supplies were running low in the village shop.
Lakan 發現村莊商店裡的糧食供應越來越少。
If the meeting runs long, the children will have to wait at the reception desk.
如果會議開得太久,孩子們就得在接待處等著。
Emotions ran high among the crowd waiting for the election results.
等待選舉結果的群眾情緒變得高漲。
The manager's patience was running thin after three hours of arguments.
經過三個小時的爭論,經理的耐心幾乎耗盡了。
文法句型
run + adjective
用法筆記
Only takes an adjective complement, never a noun phrase. The most common pairings involve dry, low, high, short, deep, wild, thin, and rampant. This pattern is especially frequent in continuous form (running + adjective).
常見錯誤
16. When a pair of tights or stockings develops a thin vertical line of broken threa
脫線;抽絲
絲襪出現一條長細線
When a pair of tights or stockings develops a thin vertical line of broken threads because the fabric has been caught or stretched too much, the garment is said to have run.
Élise noticed her tights had run just as she arrived at the birthday party.
Élise 發現她的絲襪脫線了,而她正好抵達生日派對。
Darius caught his sock on a loose nail, and it ran all the way up.
Darius 的襪子勾到一根鬆動的釘子,結果一路抽絲上去。
The stockings were expensive, but they ran the first time Jisoo wore them.
那雙絲襪很貴,但 Jisoo 第一次穿就脫線了。
If you wash tights with a zipper, they often run in the machine.
如果把絲襪和拉鏈衣物一起洗,絲襪往往會在洗衣機裡抽絲。
文法句型
tights/ stockings + run
用法筆記
British English uses 'ladder' (verb and noun) for the same concept. 'Run' for this meaning is more common in American English. The resulting hole is also called a 'run' (noun, sense 11).
17. To publish or broadcast something such as a news story, article, photograph, or
刊登;播放
在媒體上發布新聞或廣告
To publish or broadcast something such as a news story, article, photograph, or advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, or on television.
The local newspaper ran a story about the new hospital opening.
當地報紙刊登了一篇關於新醫院開幕的報導。
run + a story / an article
That television channel ran the same car advertisement every evening for a month.
那家電視頻道連續一個月每晚播放同一個汽車廣告。
All the major fashion magazines ran photos of the awards ceremony.
所有主要的時尚雜誌都刊登了頒獎典禮的照片。
Hari's letter to the editor was run in the Sunday edition of the paper.
Hari 寫給編輯的信刊登在該報的週日版。
文法句型
run + a story/ an article/ an advertisement/ a photo
用法筆記
The subject is the media outlet (newspaper, magazine, TV station, website), not the author of the content. Frequently passive when the focus is on the content itself. Also used for online articles and blog posts.
常見錯誤
18. To be published or broadcast in newspapers, magazines, or on television — used w
被刊登;播出
內容被媒體發布或播送
To be published or broadcast in newspapers, magazines, or on television — used when the content itself is the subject of the sentence.
A photo of the winning team ran in several national newspapers.
一張優勝隊伍的照片刊載在好幾家全國性報紙上。
photo / story + run + in [publication]
The story about the earthquake ran on the front page of the morning paper.
那篇關於地震的報導刊登在晨報的頭版上。
Iris's recipe for vegan curry ran in the food magazine last spring.
Iris 的素食咖哩食譜去年春天刊載在那本美食雜誌上。
A short interview with the artist ran between the evening news programmes.
一段簡短的藝術家訪談在晚間新聞節目之間播出。
- appear
more general and widely used across all media contexts
- be featured
suggests prominence or special treatment; more formal
文法句型
story/ article/ photo + run + in/ on [medium]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 17 (PUBLISH): in this sense the content itself (story, photo, article) is the grammatical subject and the sentence is intransitive. In sense 17, a person or organization is the subject and takes a direct object.
19. (of a film, play, or television programme) to be shown or performed at a particu
上映;放映
電影或戲劇在某處演出
(of a film, play, or television programme) to be shown or performed at a particular venue so that people can go and watch it.
The new nature documentary is running at the city cinema all week.
這部新的自然生態紀錄片正在市區電影院上映,為期一週。
run + at [location] for duration
Élise called the theater to ask which films were running that evening.
Élise 打電話到戲院詢問當晚有哪些電影正在放映。
question form with be running
The musical ran for three years on Broadway before moving to London.
這部音樂劇在百老匯演出了三年,之後移師倫敦。
A classic horror film runs at the old cinema every Halloween night.
每年萬聖節晚上,那家老電影院都會放映一部經典恐怖片。
The show ran for only six episodes before the network canceled it.
那部影集只播了六集就被電視台砍掉了。
文法句型
film/play + run + at/in [location]
run + for [duration]
用法筆記
The subject is always a film, play, TV show, or similar entertainment; people do not 'run' in this sense.
常見錯誤
20. to try to win a public political office by asking voters to choose you in an ele
競選
參選某個政治職位
to try to win a public political office by asking voters to choose you in an election where ballots are cast.
Arjun decided to run for city council after years of volunteer work.
Arjun 在做了多年的義工之後,決定競選市議員。
run + for + [elected office]
Hugo ran for governor twice but lost both times by a small margin of votes.
Hugo 競選了兩次州長,但都以些微差距落敗。
Many young people are running for local office across the country this year.
今年有許多年輕人正在全國各地競選地方公職。
Beatriz announced that she would run for the state senate seat in the primary election.
Beatriz 宣布她將在初選中競選州參議員席次。
The senator decided not to run in the general election after thirty years in office.
那位參議員任職三十年後,決定不在大選中競選連任。
- stand for
British English equivalent; less common in American English
- campaign for
emphasizes the active effort to get votes rather than just being a candidate
文法句型
run + for + [position]
run + in + [election name]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'for' plus the position sought. In British English, 'stand for' is more common than 'run for'.
常見錯誤
21. to suggest and actively support someone's name as a candidate in an election, es
推舉
提名並支持某人參選
to suggest and actively support someone's name as a candidate in an election, especially by a political party or group.
The local party voted to run Yasmin as their candidate for city council.
地方黨部投票決定推舉 Yasmin 為市議員候選人。
run + [person] + as + [candidate]
The committee ran three candidates in the primary election this year.
委員會今年在初選中推出了三位候選人。
The county party ran David for mayor even though he had never held office.
縣黨部推舉 David 參選市長,儘管他從未擔任過公職。
The student group is running Aylin for class president this semester.
學生團體這學期推舉 Aylin 競選班級主席。
文法句型
run + [someone] + as + [candidate]
run + [someone] + for + [position]
用法筆記
The subject is a party, committee, or group; the object is the person being put forward. Distinguish from sense 20, where a person runs themselves.
常見錯誤
22. to try to get a particular role or position within a group, committee, or organi
爭取(職位)
角逐組織內某個職位
to try to get a particular role or position within a group, committee, or organization, whether by a vote of members or by an appointment process.
Kenji is running for the position of student union president this spring.
Kenji 今年春天正在爭取學生會會長一職。
run + for + [specific title in organization]
Several local artists are running for a seat on the community arts board.
幾位當地藝術家正在爭取社區藝術委員會的一個席次。
Lien decided to run for club treasurer after the current one stepped down.
Lien 在現任財務幹事卸任後,決定爭取社團財務長的職位。
Alejandra is running for a position on the hospital's ethics committee.
Alejandra 正在爭取醫院倫理委員會的一個名額。
The vice principal is running for the head teacher role at the school.
副校長正在爭取學校的主任教師職位。
文法句型
run + for + [specific position/title]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 20 (ELECTION), which involves a formal public election where voters cast ballots, this sense applies to positions within organizations, committees, clubs, or schools — filled by member votes, appointments, or internal selection processes.
常見錯誤
23. to secretly move weapons, drugs, or other illegal goods across borders or betwee
走私
非法運送違禁品
to secretly move weapons, drugs, or other illegal goods across borders or between countries, often as part of criminal trade.
The men were arrested for running guns across the border into the next country.
那些人因走私槍械穿越邊境進入鄰國而被逮捕。
run + [illegal goods] + across + [border]
Customs officers found a group running stolen diamonds out of the country.
海關人員查獲了一個走私鑽石出境的集團。
The gang had been running drugs from the coast to the capital for years.
那個幫派多年來一直從沿海地區走私毒品到首都。
Yael was caught trying to run illegal cigarettes through the port last month.
Yael 上個月試圖經由港口走私私菸時被逮個正著。
文法句型
run + [illegal goods] + [preposition] + [place]
用法筆記
Almost always takes a direct object naming the illegal goods. Used especially for weapons, drugs, alcohol, and other contraband. 'Smuggle' is more neutral and broader; 'run' in this sense has a more informal, criminal-trade flavour.
常見錯誤
24. to have a particular price; to be sold for a stated amount of money, often when
花費
需要支付多少錢
to have a particular price; to be sold for a stated amount of money, often when that amount is quite high.
The new laptop runs about thirty thousand dollars in most electronics stores.
那台新筆電在多數電子專賣店要價大約三萬元。
run + about [amount]
A monthly train pass runs around two hundred dollars in this city.
在這個城市,月票大約要花兩百美元。
The wedding reception ran them over fifty thousand dollars in the end.
那場婚宴最後花了他們五萬多美元。
Ayana was surprised that the concert tickets ran almost three hundred each.
Ayana 發現演唱會門票每張將近三百元時,感到很驚訝。
The repairs on the old house ran at nearly ten thousand dollars total.
那棟老房子的維修費用總共將近一萬美元。
文法句型
run + [someone] + [amount]
run + at + [price]
用法筆記
Informal; more common in American English than British English. Often used when the price is high or surprising. Can be transitive (run someone an amount) or intransitive with 'at' (run at a price).
常見錯誤
25. to provide a service, an item, or help to someone by making it available or doin
提供
為他人準備或提供某物
to provide a service, an item, or help to someone by making it available or doing it for them
The hotel staff ran a hot bath for Rania after her long flight.
飯店員工在 Rania 長途飛行後為她放好了熱水澡。
double object: run + someone + something
Could you run an errand for me and pick up some milk?
你能不能幫我跑個腿,買些牛奶回來?
Asher ran a credit check on the apartment before signing the lease.
Asher 在簽租約前對那間公寓做了信用調查。
The cafe runs a free shuttle service for customers in the area.
這家咖啡館為當地顧客提供免費接駁車服務。
Élise ran a background check on the new babysitter before hiring her.
Élise 在雇用新保母之前對她做了背景調查。
文法句型
run + someone + something
run + something + for + someone
用法筆記
Often uses the double-object pattern: run + someone + something (e.g. run me a bath, run him a credit check). The person receiving the service is required in this structure.
常見錯誤
26. to stay in operation, remain usable, or keep happening for a specific length of
持續
在特定時間內不間斷地有效或進行
to stay in operation, remain usable, or keep happening for a specific length of time
The employment contract runs for two years with an option to renew.
這份僱傭合約為期兩年,並可選擇續約。
run + for + period of time
That musical has been running at the Lyceum Theater since last March.
那齣音樂劇自去年三月起一直在 Lyceum 劇院上演。
Her gym membership runs from January to December each year.
她的健身房會員資格每年從一月到十二月都有效。
The special discount runs until the end of this month only.
這次特價優惠只到本月底為止。
The training course runs for ten weeks every autumn semester.
這門培訓課程每年秋季學期為期十週。
文法句型
run + for + period of time
run + from + time + to + time
run + until + time
用法筆記
Subject is typically a contract, ticket, offer, play, membership, or official period. The sense emphasises a planned or scheduled duration. Frequently passive only in the sense of 'be run' (e.g. The course is run twice a year).
常見錯誤
27. to perform a scientific, medical, or technical procedure that follows a set plan
執行
按照既定程序進行測試或實驗
to perform a scientific, medical, or technical procedure that follows a set plan
The lab technician ran a blood test on every patient this morning.
檢驗師今早對每位病患都做了血液檢查。
run + a test / an experiment / a trial
Rohan ran several experiments on the samples before presenting his findings.
Rohan 在發表研究結果之前對樣本進行了好幾次實驗。
Yael ran a virus scan on her laptop after the system crashed.
Yael 在電腦當機後對她的筆電做了病毒掃描。
The research team is running a series of trials on the new vaccine.
研究團隊正在對新疫苗進行一系列試驗。
Kofi ran a quick diagnostic test on the engine before the race.
Kofi 在比賽前對引擎做了快速的診斷測試。
文法句型
run + a test
run + an experiment
run + a trial
用法筆記
Object is typically a test, experiment, trial, scan, or diagnostic. Common in medical, computing, and scientific contexts. Not used for educational exams — use give, administer, or sit for those.
常見錯誤
run — 名詞
- runsingular
- runsplural
1. the physical activity of moving your legs quickly so that for a moment both feet
跑步
用雙腳快速前進的運動或動作
the physical activity of moving your legs quickly so that for a moment both feet leave the ground, done for sport, exercise, or to get somewhere fast.
Faisal goes for a run every morning before breakfast.
Faisal 每天早餐前都會去跑步。
go for a run — common collocation for running as exercise
The coach asked the team to do a warm-up run around the field before practice.
教練要求球隊在練習前繞著球場做熱身跑。
Sayaka's first marathon run took her just under four hours.
Sayaka 第一次跑馬拉松花了不到四小時。
After weeks of training, Hugo completed his longest run — fifteen kilometres.
經過數週訓練,Hugo 完成了他最長的一次跑步——十五公里。
A short run along the beach helped Lotte clear her mind before the exam.
沿著海灘跑一小段路幫助 Lotte 在考試前理清思緒。
- walk
moving at a slower pace with one foot always on the ground
常見錯誤
2. a journey taken in a vehicle, especially one made regularly or along a fixed rou
行程;旅程
一段路程或旅行
a journey taken in a vehicle, especially one made regularly or along a fixed route.
The bus run from the village to the nearest town takes about an hour.
從村莊到最近城鎮的公車車程大約一個小時。
bus run — fixed-route journey
We took a scenic train run through the mountains during our holiday in Switzerland.
我們在瑞士度假時搭了一趟穿越山區的火車觀光行程。
The ferry makes three runs across the river every morning before lunch.
這艘渡輪每天上午在河上航行三趟。
Quan's daily run to the office is thirty minutes by subway.
Quan 每天搭地鐵通勤到辦公室需要三十分鐘。
3. a continuous series of performances of a play, film, or show in one place over a
演出期
戲劇或電影連續演出的期間
a continuous series of performances of a play, film, or show in one place over a period of time.
The play had a successful run of six months at the National Theatre in London.
這齣戲在倫敦國家劇院成功演出了六個月。
successful run [of duration] — theatre idiom
Christopher's one-man show enjoyed a longer run than anyone had expected.
Christopher 的獨角戲演出期比任何人預期的都還要長。
The film's initial run in cinemas lasted only three weeks before it was replaced.
這部電影在戲院的首輪上映只持續了三週就被換掉了。
During its Broadway run, the musical was seen by over half a million people.
這部音樂劇在百老匯演出期間,觀眾超過了五十萬人。
- season
often refers to a planned series of performances over a specific period, usually a few months
- engagement
a more formal term for a booked series of performances
4. a situation where many people suddenly try to buy the same product or service at
搶購
突然大量購買的情況
a situation where many people suddenly try to buy the same product or service at once, causing a period of very strong demand.
There was a sudden run on bottled water when the storm warning was announced.
暴風警報發布後,突然出現了一波瓶裝水的搶購潮。
run on + [product] — buying spree collocation
The new gaming console caused a massive run at electronics stores across the city.
新推出的遊戲主機在全市的電子用品店引發了搶購熱潮。
A run on the bank occurred when customers heard about its financial troubles.
當客戶聽說銀行的財務問題後,發生了擠兌情況。
The limited-edition shoes created a run that sold out within minutes online.
這款限量版球鞋引發搶購,上線幾分鐘內就銷售一空。
文法句型
run on + product
用法筆記
Often used in finance contexts: 'a run on a bank' describes a panic where many depositors withdraw money at once, which can cause the bank to collapse.
常見錯誤
5. a situation where many people quickly sell a particular investment or asset, usu
拋售
突然大量賣出投資的情況
a situation where many people quickly sell a particular investment or asset, usually because they fear its value will drop.
A run on the company's shares caused the stock price to fall sharply that afternoon.
公司股票遭到拋售,股價在當天下午急遽下跌。
run on [shares/shares] — selling panic in finance
Investors started a run on government bonds after the disappointing economic report.
令人失望的經濟報告出爐後,投資人開始拋售公債。
The run on technology stocks lasted for several days before the market calmed down.
科技股的拋售潮持續了數日,市場才逐漸平穩。
Fear of rising interest rates triggered a run in the currency market last week.
對利率上升的擔憂上週在外匯市場引發了一波拋售。
- sell-off
a period of heavy selling, but 'sell-off' is a noun compound rather than 'run on + object'
- buying spree
the opposite situation — a rush to purchase
文法句型
run on + investment
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (BUY): sense 4 describes people rushing to BUY something (e.g. a product or bank deposit), while sense 5 describes people rushing to SELL something (e.g. shares or bonds).
常見錯誤
6. a stretch of time in which the same kind of event or condition keeps happening w
連續;一連串
不間斷的持續時期
a stretch of time in which the same kind of event or condition keeps happening without a break.
The team enjoyed a remarkable run of ten straight victories this season.
這支球隊本季連續贏了十場比賽,表現相當出色。
run of [number] + [noun] — series pattern
After a long run of hot weather, the farmers were relieved when rain finally came.
在持續好一陣子的炎熱天氣之後,農民們終於迎來雨水。
The factory completed a production run of five thousand units last month.
這家工廠上個月完成了一批五千台的生產作業。
Selim's run of good luck ended when he lost his wallet on the train.
Selim 在火車上弄丟錢包之後,他的一連串好運就此告一段落。
The printer can handle a print run of two hundred pages without needing more paper.
這台印表機一次可以連續列印兩百頁而不需更換紙張。
文法句型
run of + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of + noun phrase' to specify what is continuing: 'a run of bad weather', 'a run of good results'. Common in business ('production run', 'print run') and everyday contexts ('run of luck').
7. a quick sequence of musical notes moving step by step up or down within a musica
急奏;音階
快速演奏的一組連續音符
a quick sequence of musical notes moving step by step up or down within a musical scale, performed rapidly as a connected series
Tariq played a fast run of notes on the piano during the jazz solo.
Tariq 在爵士獨奏時彈了一段快速的急奏。
run of notes — standard collocation
The singer added a beautiful run at the end of the chorus for the audience.
那位歌手在副歌結尾加了一段優美的音階連奏,讓觀眾印象深刻。
In the final movement, the violinist performed a difficult run up the scale.
在最後樂章中,小提琴手演奏了一段困難的向上音階急奏。
Wei practised the same run of notes ten times until it sounded completely smooth.
Wei 把同一段急奏練習了十次,直到聽起來完全流暢為止。
- scale passage
more formal, used in classical music writing
- flourish
suggests a decorative, showy run, often improvised
文法句型
run of notes
run up/down the scale
用法筆記
Often used in music teaching and performance reviews to describe a fast, connected series of notes within a single scale.
8. the usual or standard kind of something, rather than a special, unusual, or high
普通;一般
通常的類型或水準
the usual or standard kind of something, rather than a special, unusual, or high-quality version of it
Their new tablet costs more than the run of similar devices on the market.
他們的新平板電腦比市面上一般的同類產品還貴。
the run of [plural noun] — pattern for 'ordinary type'
The exhibition was far more exciting than the run of art shows Eliska usually visits.
這場展覽比 Eliska 平時參觀的一般地方藝展精彩許多。
This restaurant serves food that is well above the run of fast-food places nearby.
這家餐廳的餐點水準遠遠高於附近一般的速食店。
The album's songs differ from the run of pop music you hear daily.
這張專輯的歌曲跟每天聽到的普通流行音樂不同。
- exception
something that stands out from the ordinary type
文法句型
the run of [plural noun]
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the phrase 'the run of something', often with a comparative (above, below, different from) that contrasts something with the usual type.
9. a fenced outdoor space where farm animals such as chickens, sheep, or pigs are k
圍欄;飼養場
圈養動物的圍起來區域
a fenced outdoor space where farm animals such as chickens, sheep, or pigs are kept and allowed to move around
The farmer built a new run for the chickens next to the barn.
農夫在穀倉旁為雞蓋了一個新的飼養場。
run for [animals] — purpose construction
Adisa checked the run every morning to make sure the hens had fresh water.
Adisa 每天早上檢查圍欄,確認母雞有乾淨的水喝。
The children helped clean out the rabbit run and refill the hay in the hutch.
孩子們幫忙清理兔子圍欄,並補充兔屋裡的乾草。
The sheep stayed inside their run while the dogs guarded the outer gate.
綿羊待在自己的圍欄裡,而牧羊犬守在外側大門旁。
文法句型
run for [animals]
[animal] run
用法筆記
Used mainly for poultry (chickens, hens) and small farm or pet animals (rabbits, sheep). Does not refer to barns or indoor housing.
10. a point earned in baseball or cricket when a player successfully reaches a scori
跑壘得分
棒球或板球中跑壘得分
a point earned in baseball or cricket when a player successfully reaches a scoring area after running around the field
Quan scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Quan 在第九局下半場擊出致勝的跑壘得分。
score a run / winning run — key collocations
The crowd cheered loudly when the batter hit the ball and scored a run.
打者擊中球並跑回得分時,全場觀眾大聲歡呼。
With two runs already on the board, the team needed only one more to win.
記分板上已有兩分,球隊只需要再得一分就能贏。
In cricket, a batsman can score multiple runs from a single hit to the boundary.
在板球中,打擊手可以一次打擊就從邊界得到多次得分。
- point
general term; 'run' is the specific term in baseball and cricket
文法句型
score a run
winning run
用法筆記
In cricket, 'runs' can be scored in numbers from one hit (a single, double, etc.); in baseball, one 'run' equals one point and requires touching all four bases.
11. a long, narrow tear in knitted clothing such as stockings or tights, caused when
脫線痕;破洞
針織品上的細長破損
a long, narrow tear in knitted clothing such as stockings or tights, caused when a single stitch breaks and the stitches above it come undone
Maeve noticed a run in her stockings just before the job interview started.
Maeve 在面試開始前發現絲襪上有一條脫線痕。
a run in [garment] — standard pattern
The wool caught on a nail and left a long run down her tights.
羊毛勾到釘子,在她的褲襪腿側留下一長條抽絲。
Sana tried to stop the run from spreading by putting clear nail polish on it.
Sana 試著在脫線處塗上透明指甲油,防止它繼續擴散。
A small snag can quickly turn into a large run in delicate knitted fabric.
在細緻的針織布料上,一個小勾線很快就會變成一長條抽絲。
文法句型
a run in [garment]
用法筆記
This sense is more common in British English; American English prefers 'ladder' for the same meaning. Used mainly for tights, stockings, and thin knitted garments.
12. a common stomach problem in which a person has to go to the toilet very often wi
拉肚子;腹瀉
腸胃不適排出稀便
a common stomach problem in which a person has to go to the toilet very often with watery waste, sometimes informally called 'the runs'
The child had the runs after eating too many sweets at the birthday party.
那個小孩在生日派對上吃了太多糖果後開始拉肚子。
have the runs — informal fixed phrase
Felipe got a bad run of the stomach from food that was not cooked properly.
Felipe 因為吃了沒有煮熟的料理,結果腸胃不舒服拉肚子。
The doctor said the run would pass within a day if he drank enough water.
醫生說只要他喝足夠的水,腹瀉一天內就會好轉。
Sofie felt weak after three days of the runs and went to see the pharmacist.
Sofie 腹瀉了三天,感到虛弱無力,於是去看藥劑師。
- diarrhoea
the formal medical term; 'the runs' is informal but far more common in casual speech
文法句型
have the runs
a run of the stomach
用法筆記
Always appears as 'the runs' (plural, with the definite article) in the common phrase for diarrhoea. Sometimes used as 'a run of the stomach'. Informal register — avoid in formal writing or medical contexts.
13. An event in which people compete by running a set distance, often organised for
賽跑
以跑步進行的競賽
An event in which people compete by running a set distance, often organised for charity or as a community activity.
Over two thousand people signed up for the charity run in March.
超過兩千人報名參加了三月的慈善路跑。
collocation: charity run / fun run
Michael finished third in the five-kilometre run last Saturday.
Michael 在上週六的五公里賽跑中得到第三名。
The annual fun run raises money for the local food bank.
這場年度趣味路跑為當地食物銀行募款。
Bilal trained for months before the community run along the river.
Bilal 為了沿河的社區路跑訓練了好幾個月。
Each run starts and ends at the same spot near the park gate.
每次賽跑的起點和終點都在公園大門附近同一個地點。
文法句型
run + [distance]
charity run / fun run
14. The freedom to move anywhere inside a building, area, or system without being bl
自由進出
不受限制進出某地的權利
The freedom to move anywhere inside a building, area, or system without being blocked or stopped.
The hotel guests had the run of the private beach all week.
飯店房客整週都可以自由進出私人海灘。
collocation: have the run of [place]
Élise was given the run of the research lab after regular hours.
Élise 獲准在正常時間後自由進出研究室。
passive: be given the run of [place]
The stray cat had the run of the old warehouse near the docks.
那隻流浪貓可以在碼頭附近的舊倉庫裡自由進出。
Baraka's new contract gives him the run of the company gym.
Baraka 的新合約讓他可以自由使用公司的健身房。
During the heatwave, the children had the run of the pool.
熱浪期間,孩子們可以自由進出游泳池。
文法句型
have the run of [place]
be given the run of [place]
用法筆記
Only used in the singular. Almost always follows the pattern 'have the run of' followed by a place or area.
常見錯誤
15. A narrow flow of water that moves naturally over land, smaller than a river.
小溪
比河流小的自然水道
A narrow flow of water that moves naturally over land, smaller than a river.
Hyun crossed the shallow run by stepping on flat stones.
Hyun 踩著扁平的石頭穿過了那條淺淺的小溪。
collocation: shallow run
The crystal-clear run flowed through the meadow year-round.
那條清澈見底的小溪終年流過草地。
Amihan caught small fish in the run behind her house.
Amihan 在自家後面的小溪裡捉到了小魚。
After the heavy rain, the dry run filled with water again.
一場大雨過後,那條乾涸的小溪又充滿了水。
The old wooden bridge crossed a run that barely reached your knees.
那座舊木橋橫跨一條淺到只到膝蓋的小溪。
用法筆記
Less common in everyday speech; 'stream' or 'brook' are more frequently used. 'Run' in this sense is more common in regional or rural British English.
16. In American football, an offensive move in which the player carrying the ball ru
持球跑陣
美式足球中帶球向前跑的進攻方式
In American football, an offensive move in which the player carrying the ball runs forward to gain ground past the opposing team's defence.
Kenji gained twelve yards on that run past the defence.
Kenji 在那次持球跑陣中突破了防守,推進十二碼。
The quarterback handed the ball off for a run up the middle.
四分衛將球遞出,執行了一次中路持球跑陣。
collocation: run up the middle
Christopher's longest run of the game gained forty metres.
Christopher 在那場比賽中最長的一次持球跑陣推進了四十公尺。
The coach called a run on the next play instead of a pass.
教練決定下一檔進攻用持球跑陣,而不是傳球。
Ada watched the running back break free on a long run.
Ada 看著跑衛在一次長距離持球跑陣中擺脫防守。
- rushing play
the formal American football term for any running offensive move
- ground game
refers to the overall running strategy of a team rather than a single play
- pass
an offensive play in which the ball is thrown instead of carried
用法筆記
This sense is specific to American football. In other football codes (soccer, rugby) the same concept is described differently.
run — 形容詞
- runpositive
- runnercomparative
- runnestsuperlative
1. feeling extremely tired and short of breath after physical activity, especially
累垮的
因跑步或運動而疲憊不堪
feeling extremely tired and short of breath after physical activity, especially running or other exercise.
After the charity run, Bao felt so run that he sat on the grass.
慈善路跑結束後,Bao 累垮了,直接坐在草地上。
predicative: feel + run
The children were completely run after three hours of playing tag.
玩了三個小時的鬼抓人之後,孩子們完全累垮了。
By the time Felix reached the finish, he was too run to speak.
等 Felix 抵達終點時,他已經累得說不出話來。
Defne looked quite run after her early training session at the pool.
Defne 在泳池結束晨訓之後,看起來相當疲憊。
A long climb like that leaves even fit hikers feeling run.
像那樣長途爬山,連體力好的登山客都會累垮。
文法句型
be run
feel run
look run
too run + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Typically used after linking verbs such as 'be', 'feel', or 'look'; it is rarely placed directly before a noun.