run on fumes

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

ran on fumes running on fumes runs on fumes 三单 runs on fumes running on fumes 现在分词 ran on fumes 过去式

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.

    汽车 交通

    We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.

  2. 2.

    By extension, to operate with few resources, or be physically or emotionally overworked.

    习语

    Near-synonyms: run on empty, run out of steam

    The organization had been running on fumes for months, so it's not surprising that they closed their doors.