奔
run; flee; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 16 examplesverb
to run quickly; to rush
informalDescribes rapid running or rushing, often used for animals or people in a hurry.
A wildly running wild bull charged into the valley.
A steed gallops across the grassland.
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The legend of Chang'e flying to the moon has been passed down to this day.
Seeing the fire, people rushed to the emergency exits one after another.
Athletes are sprinting on the track.
verb
to rush to do sth.; to hurry
informalUsed for urgent tasks or hasty actions, often with negative or urgent connotations.
He rushed to the hospital to see his father for the last time.
She hurried home for her father's funeral.
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He worked overtime nonstop to meet the project deadline.
She hurried to the airport to pick up her friend.
He rushed to buy concert tickets.
verb
to flee; to run away
informalDescribes running away from danger, trouble, or pursuit.
The thief fled and was caught by the police.
The enemy was routed and fled in all directions.
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The frightened sheep fled in all directions.
Hearing gunshots, the tourists began to flee.
The criminal surrendered after three days on the run.
noun
surname Ben
formalA rare Chinese surname originating from ancient times.
Mr. Ben is a new colleague in our company.