run

run — 動詞

1. To move forward with a gait where both feet leave the ground briefly between str

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A1
釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞
  • jog

    slower, more relaxed running, typically for exercise

  • sprint

    running at maximum speed over a short distance

  • dash

    running quickly over a short distance, often with a sense of urgency

反義詞
  • 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

I runned to school yesterday.
I ran to school yesterday.
💡'run' is an irregular verb: run → ran → run.

2. To make an animal such as a horse or dog take part in a race.

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • 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

3.動詞不及物A2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • hurry

    suggests moving quickly due to time pressure, without implying a specific method

  • rush

    stronger sense of urgency; can feel more informal

反義詞
  • 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

4.動詞不及物B1
釋義

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.

例句

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]

同義詞
  • flee

    more formal; suggests escaping from a serious threat

  • escape

    focuses on the successful outcome of getting away

反義詞
  • 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

He was very scared so he run away.
He was very scared so he ran away.
💡'run' changes to 'ran' in past tense.

5. To make the leg motions of running while the body stays in the same place, usual

5.動詞不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞

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

6.動詞及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
反義詞
  • 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

7.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • travel

    broader; 'travel' works for any journey, while 'run' is specific to fixed routes

  • stretch

    used for roads, paths, fences extending over an area; more static than 'run'

  • go

    more general and informal; 'The bus goes from here to the market'

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

The bus is running quickly on this road.
The bus runs on this road between the station and the hospital.
💡For routes, 'run' describes a regular or fixed path, not the speed of movement.

8. to work or operate correctly — used for machines, engines, computers, software,

8.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞
  • operate

    more formal; 'operate a machine' sounds technical

  • work

    intransitive only; 'the machine works' but not 'I worked the machine' in this sense

  • go

    informal; 'the lawnmower won't go'

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

I tried to run the machine but it didn't run.
I tried to run the machine but it didn't work.
💡Repeating 'run' like this is awkward; use 'work' or 'start' for the second occurrence.

9. to have the main responsibility for a business, organization, or activity — deci

9.動詞及物B1
釋義

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.

例句

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]

同義詞
  • manage

    more formal; 'manage a business' implies more structured oversight

  • operate

    similar formality to 'manage'; common in business writing

  • direct

    more formal; often used for larger organizations or artistic projects

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

She runs a meeting every Monday morning.
She holds a meeting every Monday morning.
💡'Run' for a single event sounds odd; 'hold' or 'chair' is better for one-time or recurring meetings.

10. to control an organization, situation, or group of people in a strict and exact

10.動詞及物C1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞

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

11.動詞及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞

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

I ran my car to the shop to buy groceries.
I drove my car to the shop to buy groceries.
💡'Run a car' means to own and maintain it; use 'drive' when talking about going somewhere specific.

12. to organize and manage your daily life, household, or personal work in a particu

12.動詞及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • 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

She runs her children very strictly.
She runs her household very strictly.
💡'Run' with people as a direct object sounds unnatural for this sense; use 'raise' or 'bring up' for children.

13. When a liquid runs, it moves from one place to another on its own. If you run a

13.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞
  • flow

    more general; cannot be used transitively for causing liquid to move

  • stream

    suggests a narrow, steady movement; less common for taps or bodily fluids

  • pour

    implies a larger volume or deliberate action

反義詞
  • 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

The faucet is running water on the floor.
The water is running from the faucet onto the floor.
💡Do not use 'run' with two objects in this way for accidental spills.

14. When dye in a garment leaves the fabric during washing and spreads onto surround

14.動詞不及物
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • bleed

    slightly more technical; common on care labels ('colours may bleed')

  • spread

    more general; less specific to laundry contexts

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

15.動詞
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • become

    general-purpose; less specific to gradual or undesirable changes

  • grow

    slightly more literary; used with adjectives like 'cold', 'dark', 'impatient'

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

We are running low of money.
We are running low on money.
💡The correct preposition is 'on', not 'of'.

16. When a pair of tights or stockings develops a thin vertical line of broken threa

16.動詞不及物
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • ladder

    British English equivalent; both verb and noun

  • snag

    a single pulled thread, not a long vertical line

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

17.動詞及物C1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • publish

    more formal; broader — includes books, reports, and academic work

  • print

    specific to newspapers and magazines; less common for TV

  • air

    specific to television and radio broadcasts

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

The journalist ran her article in the newspaper.
The newspaper ran her article.
💡The publisher, not the writer, is the subject of this sense.

18. To be published or broadcast in newspapers, magazines, or on television — used w

18.動詞不及物
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • 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

19.動詞不及物B1
釋義

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.

例句

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

同義詞
  • play

    used mainly for theatre performances rather than films

  • screen

    transitive verb — the cinema screens the film, not the film screens

  • show

    more general; can be used for TV, cinema, or live events

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

The cinema is running the new movie tonight.
The new movie is running at the cinema tonight.
💡This sense is intransitive; the cinema shows the film, the film runs.

20. to try to win a public political office by asking voters to choose you in an ele

20.動詞不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • 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

She run for mayor last year.
She ran for mayor last year.
💡Past tense is 'ran', not 'run'.
He is running the president.
He is running for president.
💡The preposition 'for' is required in this intransitive sense.

21. to suggest and actively support someone's name as a candidate in an election, es

21.動詞及物C1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • nominate

    more formal; focuses on the act of proposing a name

  • field

    when a party officially enters a candidate in a race

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

The party ran for him as candidate.
The party ran him as a candidate.
💡The person is the direct object, not preceded by 'for'.

22. to try to get a particular role or position within a group, committee, or organi

22.動詞不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • stand for

    British English equivalent

  • contest

    more formal; often used in British English for competing for a seat

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

He is running the president.
He is running for president.
💡The preposition 'for' is essential in this intransitive sense.

23. to secretly move weapons, drugs, or other illegal goods across borders or betwee

23.動詞及物C1
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • smuggle

    standard, neutral term; can be used for any illegal transport

  • traffic

    usually implies large-scale, organized criminal trade

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

They ran the border with guns.
They ran guns across the border.
💡The goods, not the border, are the direct object.

24. to have a particular price; to be sold for a stated amount of money, often when

24.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

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.

例句

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。

同義詞
  • cost

    neutral, standard; can be used for any price

  • go for

    similar informal register; 'The tickets went for $200 each'

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

The TV runs for five hundred dollars.
The TV runs about five hundred dollars.
💡No 'for' needed; the price follows directly or after 'at'.

25. to provide a service, an item, or help to someone by making it available or doin

25.動詞及物B1
釋義

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

例句

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?

同義詞
  • provide

    more formal; requires a different sentence structure

  • get

    less specific; can mean obtain, not just supply

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

Could you run a water for me?
Could you run me a glass of water?
💡The natural pattern for this sense is run + someone + something, not run + something + for + someone.

26. to stay in operation, remain usable, or keep happening for a specific length of

26.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

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

例句

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。

同義詞
  • last

    more general; used for any duration, not just scheduled periods

  • continue

    emphasises ongoing action rather than a fixed duration

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

The film runs for two hours.
The film lasts for two hours.
💡Use last for the duration of a movie or event; use run for contracts, memberships, offers, and shows with scheduled performance periods.

27. to perform a scientific, medical, or technical procedure that follows a set plan

27.動詞及物B2
釋義

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

例句

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。

同義詞
  • conduct

    more formal; common in academic writing

  • perform

    more formal; used for medical procedures and experiments

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

The teacher ran the final exam on Friday.
The teacher gave the final exam on Friday.
💡Use run for procedures and protocols (blood tests, software tests), not for educational assessments.

run — 名詞

run — 形容詞