in baseball, 1908, from verbal phrase, from run (v.) + down (adv.). Meaning "list of entries in a horse race and the odds" is from 1935; slang generalized sense of "summary, account, list of information or facts" is from 1945.
实用例句
1. Here's a rundown of the options.
以下是能有的各项选择。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a rundown of transport services
交通运输的缩减
来自《权威词典》
3. I missed the meeting. Can you give me the [ a ] rundown ?
我没能参加会议, 你能告诉我会议的 概要 吗 ?
来自辞典例句
4. Give me the rundown on the election results.
向我扼要概述一下选举结果.
来自辞典例句
5. The absurd and backward - looking notion of locating a research centre in an effete , rundown, has - been country.
