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Rundown Meaning in English

word

/ˈɹənˌdaʊn/
RUN-down
/ɹˈʌndaʊn/
run-DOWN

释义

'Rundown' can mean a summary or report giving key points, or describe something (a building, person, etc.) that is old, tired, or in poor condition.

用法与细微差别

As a noun: 'a rundown' = summary (informal, business, media). As an adjective: 'a rundown building' = in very bad condition. As a feeling: 'feeling rundown' = very tired or sick. Do not confuse with 'run down' (the phrasal verb, e.g. 'run down a list' or 'run someone down').

例句

Can you give me a rundown of the meeting?

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The rundown building was empty and dark.

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I feel really rundown after working all week.

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I’ll send over a quick rundown of the project status by email.

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This part of town is full of rundown houses nobody wants to buy.

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After the long trip, everyone felt too rundown to do anything but sleep.

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