run-up

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball. countable,uncountable
    — Jasprit Bumrah has the most unique run-up in the history of cricket.
  2. The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum. countable,uncountable
    — But he still saw his side produce a rousing display which owed much to their lauded prowess from set-pieces, despite Uefa regulations meaning the pitch had to be widened and, in the process, the run-up area for Delap's long throws reduced.
  3. A period of time just before an important event. countable,uncountable
    — The candidates were very nervous in the run-up to the election.
  4. An increase in the value or amount of something. countable,uncountable
    — Economists expect a run-up of long-term interest rates.
  5. The extent of a wave's reach onto land as the result of a tsunami or storm such as a cyclone. countable,uncountable
    — I found sand pushed all the way to the edge of my home by the run-up of Wednesday's tsunami.
  6. The process of warming up and testing an airplane before a flight. countable,transitive,uncountable

词形变化

run-ups plural runup alternative run up alternative

词汇关系

相关词
lead-up

词源

Etymology tree
English run updeverb.
English run-up
Deverbal from run up.
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