新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

runner

英  [ˈrʌnə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • runners

    1[C 可数名词] 跑步者

    A runner is a person who runs, especially for sport or pleasure.

    双语例句

    例:

    a marathon runner.

    一个马拉松赛跑选手。

    2[C 可数名词] 赛马

    The runners in a horse race are the horses taking part.

    双语例句

    例:

    There are 18 runners in the top race of the day.

    在那天的最高级别的比赛中有18匹赛马参加。

    3[C 可数名词] 走私者

    A drug runner or gun runner is someone who illegally takes drugs or guns into a country.

    双语例句

    例:

    a gang of evil gun runners.

    一伙邪恶的走私枪支的人。

    4[C 可数名词] 听差

    Someone who is a runner for a particular person or company is employed to take messages, collect money, or do other small tasks for them.

    双语例句

    例:

    a bookie's runner.

    一名赌注登记人的听差。

    5[C 可数名词] 滑板

    Runners are thin strips of wood or metal underneath something which help it to move smoothly.

    双语例句

    例:

    the runners of his sled.

    他雪橇下面的滑板。