run for one's life

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To run away desperately from danger.

  2. 2.

    To attempt to escape an extremely unfavorable or unfortunate situation.

    习语

    Yaki have just one natural predator, the reticulated python, but they have many enemies. Land clearers are pushing the monkeys around. Roadbuilders are hemming them in. And outlaw trappers have them running for their lives.