the run-up to something

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe run-up to somethingthe run-up to somethingBEFOREthe period of time just before an important event in the run-up to the election → run-upExamples from the Corpusthe run-up to something• Doubts about Mr Hague's longevity are not new, but are increasingly damaging in the run-up to an election.• Sheila Geddes, Sid Clarke and all the others who had contributed their efforts in the run-up to the launch.• The three are fighting over control of the provincial assemblies, which will be important in the run-up to the election.• Competition has hit a new high with many attractive offers in the run-up to Christmas.• Despite medical advice about sensible drinking, many people still over-indulge, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.• Recently, they developed a roll of film found in Paul's old camera, taken in the run-up to the fighting.• It said that in the run-up to an election, it would comment on planning opportunities based on pronouncements by political parties.• In the run-up to Christmas, their games are selling faster than ever.• These performances are part of the run-up to the Center's anniversary celebrations.

单词	the run-up to something
释义	the run-up to something From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe run-up to somethingthe run-up to somethingBEFOREthe period of time just before an important event in the run-up to the election → run-upExamples from the Corpusthe run-up to something• Doubts about Mr Hague's longevity are not new, but are increasingly damaging in the run-up to an election.• Sheila Geddes, Sid Clarke and all the others who had contributed their efforts in the run-up to the launch.• The three are fighting over control of the provincial assemblies, which will be important in the run-up to the election.• Competition has hit a new high with many attractive offers in the run-up to Christmas.• Despite medical advice about sensible drinking, many people still over-indulge, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.• Recently, they developed a roll of film found in Paul's old camera, taken in the run-up to the fighting.• It said that in the run-up to an election, it would comment on planning opportunities based on pronouncements by political parties.• In the run-up to Christmas, their games are selling faster than ever.• These performances are part of the run-up to the Center's anniversary celebrations.
随便看	swing etc shut swing from side to side swing from something to something swing from to swing into action Swing Low Swing Low, Sweet Chariot swing open swing open/shut swing round swing round swing set swing shift swing shut swing something at somebody/something swing something by something swing something/somebody ↔ around/round swing the balance swing the lead swing to the Left swing to the Right swing to the Right/Left swing/rock/sway from side to side swingan swinge