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单词 on the run
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on the run


on the run

1. Attempting to avoid capture, typically as a fugitive from law enforcement; on the lam. The escaped convicts have been on the run for a week, with no leads as to their whereabouts.2. In a vulnerable position, as of a competitor close to defeat. You've got 'em on the run now, boys! Go out there and finish it! The challenger brought up the senator's past tax evasion during the debate and had him on the run for the rest of the night.See also: on, run

on the run

 1. Fig. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to pick up some aspirin today on the run. I will think about it on the run. 2. Fig. running from the police. Richard is on the run from the cops. The gang of crooks is on the run.See also: on, run

on the run

1. In rapid retreat; also, attempting to escape from pursuers. For example, The guerrillas were on the run after the ambush, or The burglars were on the run from the police. [Early 1800s] 2. Hurrying from place to place, as in The company officers were always on the run from New York to Los Angeles and back. [Late 1800s] See also: on, run

on the run

1 trying to avoid being captured. 2 continuously active and busy.See also: on, run

on the ˈrun


1 (of an escaped prisoner, criminal, etc.) be running away or hiding from the police: Four prisoners escaped this morning. Three of them were caught but one of them is still on the run.
2 be very busy or active: She’s been on the run all day. It’s not surprising she’s tired.
3 (of an enemy, opponent, etc.) in the process of being defeated: Liverpool have got Manchester United on the run.The rebels are on the run now. Victory is ours.See also: on, run

on the run

1. mod. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to get some aspirin today on the run. 2. mod. running from the police. Shorty is on the run from the cops. See also: on, run
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On the run


On the run

The most recently issued (and typically the most liquid) government bond in a particular maturity range.

On the Run

The most recently issued bond in a series of government bonds that have a given maturity. On the run securities are usually the most liquid of the securities in the same range.
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