英语词源
- run-of-the-mill (adj.)
- "unspectacular," 1909 in a literal sense, in reference to material yielded by a mill, etc., before sorting for quality (compare common run "usual, ordinary type," from 1712). Figurative use is from 1922.
权威例句
- 1. There will be a run-off between these two candidates on December 9th.
- 12月9日将举行这两位候选人的决胜选举。
- 2. If unused, winter radishes run to seed in spring.
- 如果不去动的话，冬萝卜会在春天开花结籽。
- 3. I learned a lot from him about how to run a band.
- 我从他那里学到了许多关于经营乐队方面的东西.
- 4. You feel an animal panic to run and hide.
- 你会感到一种本能的恐惧而想要去逃避。
- 5. I'll run over to Short Mountain and check on Mrs Adams.
- 我会开车去肖特山看看亚当斯夫人。