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runner

UK/'rʌnә/US
A2

Definitions

n.

A person who runs, especially in a race; a messenger; a long narrow rug or strip.

跑步者,赛跑者;送信人;长条地毯

Root Breakdown

Native English
runnerother
=runner

Common Collocations

  • 1.front runner领跑者,热门候选人
  • 2.long-distance runner长跑运动员
  • 3.runner-up亚军,第二名
  • 4.table runner桌旗,桌布条

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The marathon runner crossed the finish line to thunderous applause.

  • 2.

    She placed a decorative runner along the center of the dining table.

  • 3.

    The office runner delivered urgent documents between departments all morning.

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