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run-of-the-mill是什么意思

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。

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。

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.

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。

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。