English Dictionary

on the run

前置詞句

慣用表現

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, run. / (idiomatic) Fleeing. / (idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

日本語の意味

逃亡中、逃走中 / 不利な状況にあり、撤退を余儀なくされる状態

He tied his shoelaces on the run to avoid tripping during the race.

彼はレース中につまずかないように、走っている最中に靴ひもを結んだ。

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, run.

The skier's wife had the baby while he was still on the run.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) Fleeing.

Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.

意味（3）

(idiomatic) At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.

意味（4）

(idiomatic) Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

She's a busy executive and always on the run.