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running

UK /ˈrʌnɪŋ/US /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

词源

源自古英语rinnan(流动)和现代英语run的现在分词形式,13世纪开始用作名词表示持续运动。

noun

❶ 指用双腿快速移动的运动方式,通常作为锻炼或比赛项目。可以是短跑、长跑或日常健身活动。

“She goes running every morning to stay fit.”

(她每天早晨跑步以保持健康。)

“Running is his favorite sport since childhood.”

(跑步是他从小最爱的运动。)

❶ 指机器、系统或程序的持续运作状态,强调不间断地进行。

“Keep the engine running while waiting.”

(等待时请保持引擎运转。)

“The software has been running smoothly for weeks.”

(该软件已平稳运行数周。)

同义词:jogging, sprinting, operation, functioning

adjective

❶ 描述连续发生或存在的事物,强调其持续性或流动性。

“She kept a running tally of expenses in her notebook.”

(她在笔记本上持续记录开支流水账。)

“The running joke in the office made everyone laugh.”

(办公室里这个持续的笑话让所有人都笑了。)

❶ 指为跑步设计的装备或场所,具有特定功能属性。

“She bought new running shoes for the marathon.”

(她为马拉松买了新的跑鞋。)

“The park has a special running track for athletes.”

(公园里有专为运动员设计的跑道。)

同义词:continuous, ongoing, current, athletic

常见短语

up and running — 描述系统或设备已启动并正常运作的状态,常用于技术或商业场景。

“After the repairs, the website is finally up and running.”

(维修后,网站终于恢复正常运行。)

running late — 表示比预定时间晚,用于形容人或交通工具的延误状态。

“Sorry, I'm running late because of traffic.”

(抱歉,由于交通堵塞我要迟到了。)