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词汇 run on
释义
Phr V
run on
runs, running, ran, run
run on
to continue for longer than expectedusually + adv/prep
I don't want this meeting to run on too long.The talk ran on till after 3 o'clock.
American to talk for a long time about one subject, especially in a way that is boring for the people who are listeningusually + about
She ran on at great length about her operation.
run (sth) on sth
if a machine runs on a supply of power, or if you run it on a supply of power, it uses that power to work
The first car ran on alcohol.
phraserun on1. run on sthrun sth on sth to operate using a particular kind of computer or computer system, or to make something do this: The software will run on any PC. In those days all our machines ran on OS2. Can you run it on Windows 98?2. run on to continue happening for longer than was expected: The meeting ran on until after 6 o'clock.3. run on sthrun sth on sth to use a particular kind of fuel or power supply, or make something do this: Every new car that is sold in the UK must be able to run on unleaded fuel. You can run the stove on coal or firewood.4. run on AmE to talk for a long time, especially when other people are not interested in what you are talking about+ about My dad will run on for hours about golf if you give him the chance. SIMILAR TO: jabber away informal, chatter (on), go on informal, ramble on

a run on (something)

A large, sudden, and widespread demand for something. I'm sorry, we had a run on the chocolate cheesecake this afternoon, so I'm afraid we're out. There's always a run on bed linens when the college students move back into town for a new semester.

run on

1. Literally, to continue to travel by running. I really didn't want to talk to her, so I pretended like I didn't see her and just ran on. Don't stop if you start getting a cramp—slow down, but keep running on.
2. To continue being presented, performed, or operated, especially longer than expected or desired. I know the presentation ran on a little too long, but I think we covered some valuable topics. The trial ran on for months as the prosecution brought forward hundreds of pieces of evidence and dozens of witness.

run on

 
1. to continue running. I wanted to stop her and ask her something, but she just ran on. The joggers had a chance to stop and rest, but they just ran on.
2. to continue on for a long time. The lecture ran on and bored everyone to tears. How long is this symphony likely to run on?

run on

1. Keep going, continue; also, remain in effect. For example, That murder trial has been running on for months, or How much longer can this debt be allowed to run on? [Late 1500s]
2. Talk at length; see go on, def. 5.
3. Continue a text without a break; see run in, def. 2.

run on

v.
1. To continue for a long time: That movie ran on too long.
2. To talk or complain excessively about something: He is always running on about his tax problems.
3. To continue a text without a formal break: The editor marked all of the instances where the text ran on incorrectly.
4. To operate using something as a source of power: This new car runs on electricity.
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