Take a run at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-RUN-at

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-RUN-at

التعريف

To try or attempt something, or to make an effort to succeed at something difficult or new.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal and mainly North American English. Often used for new challenges or opportunities, sometimes with a sense of giving something a try even if success is uncertain. Common in the workplace or when taking on a difficult task. Not literal—does not mean physically running.

• Spanish: intentar - probar (algo)
• Portuguese (BR): tentar - tentar a sorte - tentar fazer (algo)
• Portuguese (PT): tentar - tentar a sorte - tentar fazer (algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 尝试 - 试着做
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試 - 試著做
• Hindi: कोशिश करना
• Arabic: يحاول - يجرب
• Bengali: চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: попробовать - попытаться
• Japanese: やってみる - 挑戦する
• Vietnamese: thử làm - thử sức
• Korean: 도전하다 - 시도하다
• Turkish: denemek - girişmek
• Urdu: کوشش کرنا - آزمانا
• Indonesian: mencoba - mencoba melakukan

جمل نموذجية

I'm going to take a run at fixing the car myself.

basic

If you want the job, you should take a run at the application.

basic

Let me take a run at this puzzle.

basic

He decided to take a run at starting his own business.

natural

I might take a run at baking bread this weekend. Wish me luck!

natural

Anyone want to take a run at leading the meeting today?

natural