Definition
- B1
to deplete, exhaust, or completely sell all of something, resulting in no remainder.
全部用光；耗光；賣完
We have run out of milk at home, so we need to buy more.
我們家裡的牛奶已經用完了，所以我們需要再買一些。
The item has run out in the store and is no longer available for purchase.
商店裡的這個商品已經賣完了，無法再購買。
During our trip, we ran out of water completely and could only hope to find a source.
在我們的旅途中，我們的水完全用光了，只能希望找到水源。
- B2
When a resource is depleted entirely, leaving none available.
資源完全耗盡；被用光
These resources have run out, and we need to look for alternatives.
這些資源已經耗盡，我們需要尋找替代方案。
After prolonged use, the battery has finally run out.
經過長時間使用，電池終於耗盡了。
After several months of usage, this material has run out entirely.
經過幾個月的使用，這種材料已經完全耗盡。
When a document or formal agreement's valid period comes to an end.
（文件或協議）期限屆滿
The contract has run out, and we need to renew it.
合約已經到期，我們需要續約。
The validity of this agreement will run out before the weekend.
這份協議的有效期將在本週末前到期。
If we don't act promptly, our temporary authorization will run out by the end of the month.
如果我們不立即採取行動，我們的臨時授權將在本月底到期。
Indicates that the remaining time to complete an objective is minimal.
時間緊迫；時間不多了
We are running out of time to complete this task and need to speed up.
我們完成這項任務的時間越來越少，需要加快速度。
If we don’t hurry, we will run out of time and miss the deadline.
如果我們不趕快，就會沒有時間，錯過截止日期。
As the meeting progressed, we realized we were running out of time to cover all the topics.
隨著會議的進行，我們意識到我們沒有足夠的時間來涵蓋所有主題。