ran

ran — verb

1. the form of the verb 'run' used when talking about something that happened in th

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A1
釋義

the form of the verb 'run' used when talking about something that happened in the past, such as moving quickly on foot, managing an organization, or operating a machine

例句

Hao ran all the way to the bus stop but still missed the bus.

ran + adverbial phrase (distance/direction)

Élise ran her own flower shop in Taipei for over ten years.

ran + object (managed/operated)

同義詞
  • sprinted

    implies running as fast as possible over a short distance; more dramatic than 'ran'

  • raced

    suggests speed and urgency, often in competition

文法句型

ran + adverbial phrase

ran + distance

ran + object (managed / operated)

用法筆記

Frequently followed by an adverbial of direction (to, from, across, into) or distance when describing physical movement. Can also take a direct object meaning 'managed' or 'operated'. Distinguish from the base form 'run': 'ran' is restricted to completed past-time contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Yesterday I run to the store.
✅Yesterday I ran to the store.
💡Use 'ran' (not 'run') for completed past actions.
❌She has ran a marathon before.
✅She has run a marathon before.
💡Past participles of 'run' use 'run', not 'ran'.