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run-of-the-mill

英 ['rʌnəvðə'mil] 美
  • adj. 普通的;非精选的

英文词源


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.

双语例句


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。

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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。

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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.

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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。

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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。

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