the run-up to something

BEFOREthe period of time just before an important event 〔重要事件的〕前夕

in the run-up to the election

在选举的前夕

Examples from the Corpus

the run-up to something• Doubts about Mr Hague's longevity are not new, but are increasingly damaging in the run-up to an election.• Sheila Geddes, Sid Clarke and all the others who had contributed their efforts in the run-up to the launch.• The three are fighting over control of the provincial assemblies, which will be important in the run-up to the election.• Competition has hit a new high with many attractive offers in the run-up to Christmas.• Despite medical advice about sensible drinking, many people still over-indulge, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.• Recently, they developed a roll of film found in Paul's old camera, taken in the run-up to the fighting.• It said that in the run-up to an election, it would comment on planning opportunities based on pronouncements by political parties.• In the run-up to Christmas, their games are selling faster than ever.• These performances are part of the run-up to the Center's anniversary celebrations.

→ the run-up to something at run-up(1)

单词	the run-up to something
释义	the run-up to something the run-up to something BEFOREthe period of time just before an important event 〔重要事件的〕前夕 in the run-up to the election 在选举的前夕 Examples from the Corpus the run-up to something• Doubts about Mr Hague's longevity are not new, but are increasingly damaging in the run-up to an election.• Sheila Geddes, Sid Clarke and all the others who had contributed their efforts in the run-up to the launch.• The three are fighting over control of the provincial assemblies, which will be important in the run-up to the election.• Competition has hit a new high with many attractive offers in the run-up to Christmas.• Despite medical advice about sensible drinking, many people still over-indulge, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year.• Recently, they developed a roll of film found in Paul's old camera, taken in the run-up to the fighting.• It said that in the run-up to an election, it would comment on planning opportunities based on pronouncements by political parties.• In the run-up to Christmas, their games are selling faster than ever.• These performances are part of the run-up to the Center's anniversary celebrations. → the run-up to something at run-up(1)
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