"run a red light" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 闯红灯

Definition

在红灯亮时驾车通过路口，这是违法且危险的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语中常用，专指在红灯时违规通过路口。不要与“超速（speeding）”混淆，后者指行驶速度过快。

Examples

It's illegal to run a red light.

**闯红灯**是违法的。

He got a ticket for running a red light.

他因为**闯红灯**被罚款了。

Never run a red light to save time.

千万别为了赶时间而**闯红灯**。

Did you see that car just run a red light?

你看到那辆车刚刚**闯红灯**了吗？

I almost got hit when someone ran a red light this morning.

今天早上有人**闯红灯**，差点撞到我。

People sometimes run red lights when they're in a hurry, but it's never worth the risk.

有些人在赶时间时会**闯红灯**，但这从来不值得冒险。