run up against something

Related to word: run

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to encounter an unforeseen difficulty

    遇到意外的困难

    • We ran up against some unforeseen difficulties while preparing the report.

      我们在准备报告时遇到了一些意外的困难。

    • During the project, we ran up against some troubles due to new regulations we had to follow.

      在项目进行期间,我们因为需要遵守新规定而遇到了一些麻烦。

    • They ran up against unexpected obstacles while searching for information.

      他们在搜寻信息时遇到了意想不到的障碍。