runner /ˈrʌnə/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A runner is a person who runs, especially for sport or pleasure. 跑步者

  例：

  ...a marathon runner.

  …一个马拉松赛跑选手。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT The runners in a horse race are the horses taking part. 赛马

  例：

  There are 18 runners in the top race of the day.

  在那天的最高级别的比赛中有18匹赛马参加。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A drug runner or gun runner is someone who illegally takes drugs or guns into a country. 走私者

  例：

  ...a gang of evil gun runners.

  …一伙邪恶的走私枪支的人。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT Someone who is a runner for a particular person or company is employed to take messages, collect money, or do other small tasks for them. 听差

  例：

  ...a bookie's runner.

  …一名赌注登记人的听差。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT Runners are thin strips of wood or metal underneath something which help it to move smoothly. 滑板

  例：

  ...the runners of his sled.

  …他雪橇下面的滑板。