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run-up
前夕;准备阶段
the period of time just before an important event
- 1.
The approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball.
投球手投球前的助跑。
- 2.
a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
在相对较短时间内的大幅增加
- 3.
The approach run of a high jumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum.
跳高运动员或其他运动员为获得速度或动量而进行的助跑。
- 4.
the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
运动员在加速时的助跑
- 5.
A period of time just before an important event.
重要事件前夕的一段时期;前奏期。
- 6.
An increase in the value or amount of something.
价值或数量的增加;上升。
- 7.
The extent of a wave's reach onto land as the result of a tsunami or storm such as a cyclone.
海啸或风暴(如气旋)引起的波浪涌上陆地的范围。
- 8.
The process of warming up and testing an airplane before a flight.
飞机飞行前的预热和测试过程;试车。
助跑;激增;急剧上涨;波浪爬高;上冲高度;飞行前试车;预热测试;投球手投球前的助跑。
In use
The run-up to the wedding was busier than she expected.
In the run-up to the music festival, tickets sold out quickly.
During the run-up to the marathon, she increased her weekly mileage.
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