"run off in all directions" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 向四面八方跑开

Definition

突然向各个方向快速跑开，通常是一群人因为害怕、吃惊或混乱。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常描述一群人或动物在害怕、惊吓时四散奔逃，表达混乱、慌乱。不是形容有序或正常离开。类似表达有“向四面八方逃散”。

Examples

When the dog barked, the chickens ran off in all directions.

狗叫时，鸡们**向四面八方跑开了**。

The children saw the bee and ran off in all directions.

孩子们看到蜜蜂时**向四面八方跑开了**。

The crowd heard the alarm and ran off in all directions.

人群听到警报后**向四面八方跑开了**。

As soon as the fireworks went off, people ran off in all directions to avoid the loud noise.

烟花一响，人们就**向四面八方跑开了**以躲避噪音。

When the teacher dropped the pile of papers, students ran off in all directions to grab theirs first.

老师把一叠纸掉在地上，学生们**向四面八方跑开了**，争先恐后地去捡自己的。

Everyone panicked and ran off in all directions as soon as the loud crash echoed through the hall.

大厅里传来一声巨响，大家都惊慌地**向四面八方跑开了**。