run-up

noun

/ˈrʌn ʌp/

(British English)

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(also less frequent run-in)
run-up (to something) a period of time leading up to an important event; the preparation for this（重要事情的）前期；准备阶段；准备
- an increase in spending in the run-up to Christmas圣诞节前花费的增加
- during the run-up to the election在选举前的准备阶段
- The shops are fully stocked for the Christmas run-up.商店为迎接圣诞节的到来而储备了充足的存货。
the act of running or the distance you run, to gain speed before you jump a long distance, throw a ball, etc.助跑；助跑距离
- The bowler started his run-up.投球手开始助跑。
- She takes a longer run-up than most high-jumpers.她比大多数跳高运动员需要更长的助跑时间。