in the running

短语

参加比赛, 有赢的希望

发音

AU

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

    习语

    Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running.

  2. 2.

    Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win.

    习语

    My favourite singer wasn't eliminated, so she's still in the running!