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词组 run out
释义
Idiom
run outrun out (of something)
to have no more of something.
He just ran out of ideas.Time simply ran out.

Phr V
run out
runs, running, ran, run
run out
to use all of something so that there is none left
Could you get some more milk? We're about to run out.
often + of
We've run out of paper for the photocopier.
British
I'm going to finish work in a moment as I'm rapidly running out of steam. (= I have no more energy or enthusiasm left)
American
The team was running out of gas. (= was losing its energy and enthusiasm)
if a supply of something runs out, there is none left because it has all been used
We had to come home because our money ran out.He'd better apply for the job soon - time's running out.I'm afraid my patience with him is about to run out.
if a document or official agreement runs out, the period of time it lasts for comes to an end
My contract runs out in September and I don't know whether to renew it.Did you know that your passport runs out next year?
run out
verb run out of roadto fail to keep control of a motor vehicle, especially on a bend, and consequently be involved in an accident UK, 1981. run out of steamto lose vigour UK, 1961
phraserun out1. run out if you run out of something, you have no more of it left because you have used all of it: "Is there any more cat food?" "No. We've run out."run out of sth He'd better hurry up. We're running out of time. The vehicle slowed and came to a halt. "We've run out of gas," said Vito. They never seemed to run out of things to say to each other. The guerrillas finally ran out of ammunition and withdrew.2. run out if something runs out, there is no more of it left: Their adventure lasted until the money ran out. My husband tries to be sympathetic, but I can tell his patience is running out. Brazil's luck ran out in the final and they lost to France 3-0.3. run out if ticket or an official document or agreement runs out, it reaches the end of the time when it is officially allowed to be used or have an effect: His contract with the club is due to run out in December. My passport won't run out for at least another year. SIMILAR TO: expire4. run out of steam to no longer feel eager to do something, or no longer feel that you have enough energy to continue: Nazeem starts really fast, but he tends to run out of steam after he's been boxing for a few rounds. The Republicans' campaign to get rid of Clinton began to run out of gas.5. run sb outrun out sb BrE to end a player's period of play in a game of cricket, by touching or throwing the ball against the wickets ( = the sets of sticks that the players run between to get points): Lara was run out by the Australians, after scoring yet another century for the West Indies.6. run out sthrun sth out if you run out a length of rope or line, you let it unwind and go away from you: One of the climbers stood on the edge of the cliff face and ran out about 50 foot of rope.

run (one) out (of some place)

To chase one away with force or the threat of force or punishment. The sheriff ran the bandits out of town last winter, but it looks like they're back again. The security guard ran us out before we could sneak into the warehouse.

run out

1. To be depleted of something; to use or sell all of something that is available. Often followed by "of (something)." We better stop at the next exit to make sure we don't run out of gas. The store ran out of bottled water and canned food after the government issued their warning about the storm. Do we have any milk left or did we run out?
2. To leave for a brief period. I have to run out and do a couple of errands. Do you need anything? Will someone run out for some more hamburger buns?
3. To abandon a romantic relationship with one. Often followed by "on (someone)." I don't know what I'll do if Sarah runs out on me. I thought Jack really loved me, but he ran out as soon as I wasn't earning as much money as I used to.

run out (on someone)

to depart and leave someone behind. My date ran out on me at the restaurant, and I had to pay the bill. Her boyfriend ran out when she needed him the most.

run out

1. Become used up or exhausted, as in Our supplies have run out. [Late 1600s]
2. Compel to leave; see run off, def. 5.
3. Become void, expire, as in Our renter's insurance ran out last month. [c. 1300] Also see run out of; run out on.

run out on

Desert, abandon, as in He's run out on the family. [First half of 1900s]

run out

v.
1. To hasten on foot to an exterior or distant place: Let's run out to the lake and swim.
2. To make a brief trip to fetch or buy something, especially by car: I'll run out for some more beer.
3. To be used until nothing remains: Our supplies finally ran out and we had nothing to eat.
4. To use something until there is none left: I think we've run out of toothpaste. Bring enough money so that you don't run out before your return.
5. To compel someone to leave by force or threat: The sheriff ran the gangsters out of town. We sneaked into the yard to get the ball, and a pair of vicious dogs ran us out.
6. To become void, especially through the passage of time: Our insurance policy will run out next week.
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