cut and run

短语

急忙逃走

词形变化

cuts and runs 三单 cutting and running 现在分词 cut and ran 过去式

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To cut the anchor cable and not wait to weigh it.

    航海 交通
  2. 2.

    To hurry away; to escape.

    引申义
  3. 3.

    To abandon a position as quickly as possible.

    政治 军事

    They held on as long as they could, but when the heavy artillery fire started, they had to cut and run.

    The President laid out the scenario we face if the United States decides to cut and run.