run on fumes

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
    — We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.
  2. To operate with few resources, or be physically or emotionally overworked. broadly,figuratively
    — Near-synonyms: run on empty, run out of steam

词形变化

runs on fumes present,singular,third-person running on fumes participle,present ran on fumes past run on fumes participle,past
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