"customary track of an animal," especially a deer, 1833, American English, from run (v.) + way (n.). Meaning "artificial sloping track" is attested from 1883; airfield sense is from 1923.
实用例句
1. An aircraft overshot the runway and was severely damaged.
一架飞机冲出了跑道，严重受损。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Captain Shelton guided his plane down the runway and took off.
谢尔顿机长驾驶飞机沿跑道滑行起飞。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The runway is clear — go ahead and land.
跑道畅通无阻，开始着陆吧。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The plane veered off the runway and careered through the perimeter fence.
