On the run Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹən
AHN-thuh-RUHN
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌn
ON-thuh-RUN
释义
Describes someone escaping or hiding, usually from the police, or someone moving quickly from place to place because they are very busy.
用法与细微差别
Often used in crime contexts for fugitives, but also informally for anyone who is rushed or busy. Common collocations: 'be on the run', 'life on the run'. Can also emphasize being very busy, not just escaping.
Spanish: a la fuga - escapandoPortuguese (BR): fugindo - em fugaPortuguese (PT): em fuga - a fugirChinese (Simplified): 在逃 - 忙碌中Chinese (Traditional): 在逃 - 忙碌中Hindi: फरार - भागते हुएArabic: هارب - في عجلةBengali: পলাতক - ব্যস্তভাবে ছুটে চলাRussian: в бегах - на бегуJapanese: 逃亡中 - 忙しく動き回ってVietnamese: đang lẩn trốn - chạy đôn chạy đáoKorean: 도망 중 - 정신없이 바쁘게Turkish: kaçak - koşuşturma halindeUrdu: فرار میں - مصروفیت میںIndonesian: dalam pelarian - sibuk bergerak ke sana ke mari
例句
The thief is on the run from the police.
basic
I eat breakfast on the run because I am late.
basic
They have been on the run for three days.
basic
Sorry, I can't talk now. I'm on the run all day.
natural
After the robbery, the men disappeared and have been on the run ever since.
natural
Being a single mom means I'm always on the run.
natural