"run against" 怎么发音

expression

US

RUN uh-GAYNST

UK

ruhn uh-GENST

释义

To compete with someone, especially in an election or a competition. Also used more generally to describe opposition or coming into conflict with someone or something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

英式英语

ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

简化发音

美式

RUN uh-GAYNST

英式

ruhn uh-GENST

语境中听

She decided to run against her boss in the company election.

Tom will run against three other players for team captain.

Many people run against the government’s new policy.

He’s not sure if he wants to run against his friend in the election.