
running
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。)
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。)
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。)