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 leftCould you get some more milk? We're about to run out. often + ofWe'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 usedWe 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 endMy 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, 1961run (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 out1. 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 out1. 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 onDesert, abandon, as in He's run out on the family. [First half of 1900s] run outv. 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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