英语词汇“errand”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

An errand is a short trip to fulfill some small business. When you’re running errands, you’re making a bunch of these all at once.

The noun errand can refer to the mission of the trip itself. If the lines are always long at the bank, then banking may be your least favorite errand. If you are off on a wild goose chase, you may be out on a fool's errand. If you are taking food or clothing to someone in need, then you are on an errand of mercy.

WORD FAMILY

errand: errands

USAGE EXAMPLES

He used to slouch on the sofa when he was off from work, too tired to accompany Christa on errands.

New York Times(Dec 27, 2016)

Those range from neighbors helping each other by running errands or pet-sitting to organizing activities like book clubs and museum visits.

Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016)

After his release, he told them he survived off small jobs — painting, running errands.

Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016)

n a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

Hyper

trip

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

单词	errand
释义	errand (once / 422 pages) n An errand is a short trip to fulfill some small business. When you’re running errands, you’re making a bunch of these all at once. The noun errand can refer to the mission of the trip itself. If the lines are always long at the bank, then banking may be your least favorite errand. If you are off on a wild goose chase, you may be out on a fool's errand. If you are taking food or clothing to someone in need, then you are on an errand of mercy. WORD FAMILY errand: errands USAGE EXAMPLES He used to slouch on the sofa when he was off from work, too tired to accompany Christa on errands. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) Those range from neighbors helping each other by running errands or pet-sitting to organizing activities like book clubs and museum visits. Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) After his release, he told them he survived off small jobs — painting, running errands. Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) n a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission Hyper trip a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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