| 单词 | re-run |
| 释义 | re-run Word forms: re-runs, re-running , re-ran pronunciation note: The spelling rerun is also used. The form re-run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verb. The noun is pronounced (riːrʌn ). The verb is pronounced (riːrʌn ). 1. singular noun If you say that something is a re-run of a particular event or experience, you mean that what happens now is very similar to what happened in the past. It was the world's second worst air disaster, a horrific re-run of the runway collision in 1977. [+ of] This year will see a re-run of last year's fight over the school budget. 2. verb If someone re-runs a process or event, they do it or organize it again. Edit the input text and re-run the software. [VERB noun] He re-ran in his mind his conversation with Smith. [VERB noun] Re-run is also a noun. In the re-run he failed to make the final at all, finishing sixth. 3. verb [usually passive] If an election is re-run, it is organized again, for example because the correct procedures were not followed or because no candidate got a large enough majority. The ballot was re-run on Mr Todd's insistence after accusations of malpractice. [be VERB-ed] Re-run is also a noun. The opposition has demanded a re-run of parliamentary elections held yesterday. [+ of] 4. verb To re-run a film, play, or television programme means to show it or put it on again. They re-ran the World Cup final on a big screen. [VERB noun] 5. countable noun A re-run is a film, play, or television programme that is shown or put on again. Viewers will have to make do with tired re-runs and second-rate movies. Thames television announced a re-run of the popular comedy show. Translations: Chinese: 重蹈覆辙 Japanese: 繰り返し」 |
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