ran

ran — 動詞

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

跑（過去式）

run 的過去式

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.

Hao 一路跑到公車站，但還是錯過了公車。

ran + adverbial phrase (distance/direction)

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

Élise 在臺北經營自己的花店超過十年。

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'.