1. move quickly on foot
奔跑
I run every morning to stay healthy.
我每天早上跑步以保持健康。
The children ran to the playground.
孩子們跑向遊樂場。
Run Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
run
verb
快速理解
What does "Run" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Run"?
「run」是描述移動、操作或狀態持續的核心動詞，涵蓋從身體動作到機器運轉的廣泛概念。
- 1
快速移動
EN: to move quickly on foot
翻譯: 用雙腳快速移動；奔跑。
- 2
運轉/操作
EN: to operate or function
翻譯: 使機器、系統或組織運作、執行。
- 3
管理/經營
EN: to manage or be in charge of
翻譯: 負責管理、經營或組織某事物（如業務、活動）。
- 4
持續/延伸
EN: to continue or extend
翻譯: 在時間或空間上持續、延伸（如活動進行、道路綿延）。
小提醒：注意「run」在中文翻譯中非常靈活，需根據上下文選擇合適的動詞，如「跑步」、「經營」、「運轉」、「進行」等，不可一律譯為「跑」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Run" in English）
How to pronounce "Run" in English?"Run" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Run" from YouTube Videos
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“Well, you know, for a very long time the Palestinian political division was deep in the the crisis, because Hamas, for the 17 years, was in charge of Gaza and no one know whether after this war Hamas will be in charge or not, because they still exist on the ground and they still have some force in parts of of Gaza and the BA, which run by Fat, is in the West Bank.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Run"?How does "Run" change by context?
2. operate or function
運轉；運作
This machine runs on electricity.
這台機器靠電力運轉。
The software runs smoothly on my computer.
這軟體在我的電腦上運作順暢。
3. manage or be in charge of
經營；管理
She runs a small bakery in the neighborhood.
她在社區裡經營一家小麵包店。
He runs the marketing department.
他管理行銷部門。
4. flow or cause to flow
流動；使流動
Tears ran down her cheeks.
淚水從她的臉頰流下。
Could you run some water into the sink?
你能放一些水到水槽裡嗎？
5. continue for a period of time
持續；進行
The meeting ran for two hours.
會議持續了兩個小時。
The contract runs until the end of the year.
這份合約持續到年底。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Run"?How to make natural sentences with "Run"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| run + (adverb/prepositional phrase) | 奔跑；跑動 | He runs every morning. (他每天早上跑步。) |
| run + noun (machine/engine) | 運轉；操作 | Please don't run the engine in the garage. (請不要在車庫裡發動引擎。) |
| run + noun (business/meeting) | 經營；管理；主持 | She runs a small cafe. (她經營一家小咖啡館。) |
| run + for + noun (position/office) | 競選 | He decided to run for mayor. (他決定競選市長。) |
| run + out of + noun | 用完；耗盡 | We have run out of milk. (我們的牛奶喝完了。) |
| run + into + noun/person | 偶然遇見；撞上 | I ran into an old friend at the mall. (我在購物中心偶然遇見一位老朋友。) |
| run + through + noun (list/plan) | 快速瀏覽；排練 | Let's run through the schedule one more time. (我們再快速過一遍行程表吧。) |
| run + a test/check/experiment | 進行測試/檢查/實驗 | The mechanic will run a diagnostic test. (技師將進行診斷測試。) |
| run + on + noun (power/fuel) | 以…為動力運作 | This generator runs on diesel. (這台發電機靠柴油運轉。) |
| run + short/low (on something) | 變得不足；短缺 | Supplies are running low. (補給品快用完了。) |
用法說明
How is "Run" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Run"?
run doing vs run to do
- run doing 通常描述「跑步時同時在做某事」，強調伴隨的動作或狀態。
- run to do 則表示「跑步是為了去做某事」，強調跑步的目的或意圖。
- 在描述習慣或經常性的伴隨動作時，較常使用 run doing。
- 在表達緊急、特定或一次性目的時，則傾向使用 run to do。 EN: She runs listening to music every morning. 翻譯: 她每天早晨都邊跑步邊聽音樂。
EN:She ran to catch the last bus.
翻譯:她跑著去趕最後一班公車。
EN:He ran shouting for help.
翻譯:他一邊跑一邊大聲呼救。
EN:I had to run to buy milk before the store closed.
翻譯:我必須在商店關門前跑去買牛奶。
總結建議
一般來說，描述伴隨狀態用 run doing，表達具體目的則用 run to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Run" and similar words?How to choose "Run" vs alternatives?
run vs jog
run 通常指較快速度的奔跑，可能帶有目的性（如趕時間、比賽）；jog 則指較慢、較輕鬆的慢跑，常為運動或休閒目的。
run vs sprint
run 泛指一般性的奔跑；sprint 特指短距離的全速衝刺，常用於體育競賽。
run vs operate
兩者皆可表示「運作、經營」，但 run 較口語、通用，operate 較正式、專業，尤指機器或複雜系統的運作。
口語用法
How is "Run" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Run"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，'run' 常用來表示「說」或「提到」，語氣較為隨意。 EN: He was like, "I need to run to the store," and then he left. 翻譯: 他就說：「我得趕快去趟商店，」然後就走了。
EN:So she runs this whole story by me, and I'm just trying to listen.
翻譯:於是她就跟我講了這整件事，而我只是試著聽進去。
語氣強調
在口語中，'run' 可透過重複或特定句型來加強「快速行動」或「持續進行」的語氣。 EN: I've been running around all day trying to get things done. 翻譯: 我一整天都在東奔西跑，想把事情搞定。
EN:Let's run through the plan one more time, just to be sure.
翻譯:我們再快速過一遍計劃，以確保萬無一失。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，'run' 有時會作為填充詞的一部分，帶出後續的解釋或例子。 EN: It's like... run that by me again? I didn't catch it. 翻譯: 就是... 你能再說一次嗎？我沒聽清楚。
EN:The event was, you know, a run-of-the-mill kind of party.
翻譯:那個活動嘛，你知道的，就是個普普通通的派對。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是用於引述或作為填充詞）在正式書面語（如報告、學術論文）中應避免使用，應改用更精確的動詞如 "said", "mentioned", "review", 或 "ordinary" 等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Run"?What fixed phrases with "Run" should I remember?
run a business
run + a/an + [type] business
經營、管理一家企業或公司
run for office
run for + [position]
參選（某個職位）
run out of
run out of + [noun]
用完、耗盡（某物）
run into
run into + [person/problem]
1. 偶然遇見（某人） 2. 遇到（問題、困難）
run a test
run + a/an + [type] test
進行測試、執行檢測
run errands
run errands
辦事、跑腿（處理雜事）
run the risk
run the risk of + [verb-ing/noun]
冒著（某種）風險
run smoothly
run + [adverb]
運作順利、平穩運行
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Run"?Which "Run" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I run to the store yesterday.
✓I ran to the store yesterday.
使用 'run' 時，必須注意時態。'run' 是現在式或原形動詞，描述過去動作時應使用過去式 'ran'。
×The machine is not running good.
✓The machine is not running well.
修飾動詞 'run'（描述如何運轉）應使用副詞 'well'，而非形容詞 'good'。'good' 通常修飾名詞。
×I run a restaurant.
✓I run a restaurant. (Context needed)
'run' 有許多意思（經營、跑步、運轉等）。單獨使用 'I run a restaurant' 文法正確，但若上下文是談論運動，則會造成語意混淆。應根據語境提供更明確的資訊。
×The water is running out from the tap.
✓Water is running from the tap. / The water is running out.
'run out' 是片語，意為『用完、耗盡』，主詞常為供應物（如 money, time）。若要表達液體『流出』，直接用 'run' 或 'flow'。'run out from' 不自然。
×She runs to lose weight.
✓She runs to lose weight. (OK) / She is running to lose weight.
使用簡單現在式 'runs' 表示習慣或常態。若指近期或正在進行的減重計畫，使用現在進行式 'is running' 更合適。需根據要表達的時間性選擇時態。
×The program runs good on my computer.
✓The program runs well on my computer.
與 mistake 2 類似，但此處 'run' 意為『（程式）運作』。描述運作狀態應使用副詞 'well' 修飾動詞，而非形容詞 'good'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Run"?What are tense/participle forms of "Run"?
runs(3rd_singular)running(present_participle)ran(past)run(past_participle)