to run down
[phrase form: run]
01
耗尽, 使筋疲力尽
to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Transitive: to run down sb
例子
Continuous stress can run you down and lead to health problems.
持续的压力会让你筋疲力尽并导致健康问题。
The busy schedule ran her down, and she needed a good night's sleep.
繁忙的日程让她精疲力竭，她需要好好睡一觉。
02
撞倒, 碾压
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
例子
The reckless driver nearly ran the pedestrian down at the crosswalk.
鲁莽的司机差点在人行横道上撞倒行人。
Unfortunately, a bicyclist was run down by a speeding truck on the highway.
不幸的是，一名骑自行车的人在高速公路上被一辆超速行驶的卡车撞倒。
03
贬低, 批评
to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak
Transitive: to run down sb/sth
例子
She ran down the new policy, questioning its effectiveness during the meeting.
她在会议上贬低了新政策，质疑其有效性。
Please do n't run down your colleagues; it's essential to maintain a positive work environment.
请不要贬低你的同事; 保持积极的工作环境至关重要。
04
调查细节, 追踪线索
to investigate the details or origins of something
Transitive: to run down details of something
例子
The detective needed to run down the leads to solve the case.
侦探需要调查线索以破案。
She decided to run down the source of the mysterious phone calls.
她决定追查神秘电话的来源。
05
快速浏览, 粗略评估
to quickly assess something with little time or attention
Transitive: to run down sth
例子
She ran down the list of items before leaving the house.
她在离开房子之前浏览了物品清单。
Let's run down the key points of the presentation before the conference.
在会议之前，让我们快速看一下演示文稿的要点。
06
追赶, 追捕
to chase with the intention of capturing or apprehending
Transitive: to run down sb
例子
The police officer ran down the suspect through the crowded streets.
警察追捕嫌疑犯穿过拥挤的街道。
She ran the criminal down and made an arrest after a brief pursuit.
她追捕了罪犯，并在短暂的追捕后进行了逮捕。
07
耗尽, 减少
to reduce the quantity or resources of something
Transitive: to run down a resource or its quality
例子
The constant use of the equipment ran down its efficiency over time.
设备的持续使用随着时间的推移降低了其效率。
Let's not run the supplies down; we need to order more for the project.
我们不要耗尽物资；我们需要为项目订购更多。
08
耗尽, 放电
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
例子
He ran down the battery of his smartphone by constantly using it without recharging.
他通过不断使用而不充电耗尽了智能手机的电池。
Please do n't run down the camera; it needs to be recharged for tomorrow's event.
请不要耗尽相机电量；它需要为明天的活动充电。
run down
01
筋疲力尽的, 疲惫不堪的
being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness
例子
After working twelve hours straight, she felt completely run down.
连续工作十二个小时后，她感到完全筋疲力尽。
The patient looked run down after days of high fever.
高烧几天后，病人看起来疲惫不堪。
