English Dictionary

runaway

/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/

adj

(of a horse or other animal) Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver. / Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping. / Easily won, as a contest. / Accelerating out of control.

The runaway train caused chaos on the tracks.

意味（1）

(of a horse or other animal) Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver.

a runaway donkey

意味（2）

Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping.

a runaway marriage

意味（3）

Easily won, as a contest.

a runaway victory at the polls

意味（4）

Accelerating out of control.

a runaway train

意味（5）

Unchecked; rampant.

runaway prices

意味（6）

(informal) Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.

The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.