to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
消耗させる, 疲れ果てさせる
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
例
Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
継続的なストレスはあなたを消耗させ、健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
02
轢く, 撥ねる
to injure or kill by knocking someone or something down and passing over their body, as with a vehicle
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
例
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
無謀な運転手は横断歩道で歩行者をひきそうになりました。
03
けなす, 批判する
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
例
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
彼女は会議中に新しい政策をけなして、その効果を疑問視した。
04
詳細を調査する, 手がかりを追う
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
例
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
探偵は事件を解決するために手がかりを調べる必要があった。
05
ざっと見る, 素早く確認する
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
例
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にアイテムのリストをざっと見た。
06
追いかける, 追跡する
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
例
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
警察官は混雑した通りを通って容疑者を追いかけた。
07
減らす, 消耗させる
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
例
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
装置の継続的な使用は、時間の経過とともにその効率を低下させた。
08
使い尽くす, 放電する
to operate a machine or device until it stops working because of a lack of power or energy
Transitive: to run down a machine or device
例
They ran down the lawnmower by mowing the entire yard.
彼らは庭全体を刈ることで芝刈り機を使い切った。
run down
01
疲れ果てた, 消耗した
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
例
After working twelve hours straight, she felt completely run down.
12時間ぶっ通しで働いた後、彼女は完全に疲れ果てていると感じた。
