run-up
US /rʌn/
UK /rʌn/
名詞
1.
準備階段, 前夕
a period of time leading up to an important event
範例:
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The excitement grew in the run-up to the election.
在選舉前的準備階段，興奮感越來越強烈。
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There was a lot of preparation in the run-up to the wedding.
在婚禮前的準備階段，有很多準備工作。
2.
助跑
a short period of running before a jump or other athletic action
範例:
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The long jumper took a powerful run-up before leaping.
跳遠運動員在跳躍前進行了有力的助跑。
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The bowler's run-up was smooth and efficient.
投球手的助跑流暢而高效。