How do you use "Run-down" in a sentence?

You're looking run-down—when did you last have a holiday? I've been feeling run-down lately, might need vitamins. Working those hours left her completely run-down.

Run-down

Q: What does "Run-down" mean?

In poor health due to exhaustion or stress. Describes a state of depleted health from ongoing stress, overwork, or lack of rest. More chronic than just being tired—suggests your body is suffering.

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含义: In poor health due to exhaustion or stress.

因疲劳或压力而身体不好。

En mal estado de salud debido al agotamiento o estrés.

疲労やストレスで体調が悪い。

피로나 스트레스로 건강이 안 좋은 상태.

Describes a state of depleted health from ongoing stress, overwork, or lack of rest. More chronic than just being tired—suggests your body is suffering.

形容因持续的压力、过度工作或缺乏休息而健康受损的状态。比单纯的累更持久，暗示身体正在遭罪。

Describe un estado de salud deteriorada por estrés continuo, exceso de trabajo o falta de descanso. Más crónico que simplemente estar cansado—sugiere que tu cuerpo está sufriendo.

継続的なストレス、過労、休息不足による消耗した健康状態を表す。単に疲れているより慢性的で、体が参っていることを示す。

지속적인 스트레스, 과로, 또는 휴식 부족으로 건강이 나빠진 상태를 말한다. 단순히 피곤한 것보다 더 심각한 상태로, 몸이 무리를 받고 있다는 뜻이다.

字面意思: Run until depleted, like a battery

例句

You're looking run-down—when did you last have a holiday?
你看起来很憔悴，上次休假是什么时候？
Tienes mala cara, ¿cuándo fueron tus últimas vacaciones?
顔色悪いね。最後に休暇取ったのいつ？
안색이 안 좋아 보여—마지막으로 휴가 간 게 언제야?
I've been feeling run-down lately, might need vitamins.
我最近状态不好，可能需要补充维生素
Me he sentido agotado últimamente, puede que necesite vitaminas
最近体調が悪い。ビタミンが必要かも
요즘 컨디션이 안 좋아, 비타민이 필요할지도.
Working those hours left her completely run-down.
那样的工作时长让她身体都垮了
Trabajar esas horas la dejó completamente agotada
あの労働時間で彼女は完全に参ってしまった
그 근무 시간 때문에 그녀는 완전히 기진맥진해졌다.

发音

/ˈrʌn daʊn/

用法指南

语境: chronic tiredness, poor health, overwork

语气: concerned, descriptive

✓ 正确说法

Feeling run-down.
感觉身体不好
Sentirse agotado
消耗している
기운이 빠져 있어.
Looking run-down.
看起来很憔悴
Tener mala cara
顔色が悪そう
많이 지쳐 보여.
A bit run-down lately.
最近状态不太好
Un poco agotado últimamente
最近ちょっと体調が悪い
요즘 좀 기운이 없어.

✗ 错误说法

Tired
Tired（太短暂）
Tired（demasiado temporal）
Tired（一時的すぎる）
Tired (너무 일시적임)
Exhausted
Exhausted（太正式）
Exhausted（demasiado formal）
Exhausted（フォーマルすぎる）
Exhausted (너무 격식적임)

常见错误

Implies ongoing poor health, not just one tired day
Also describes buildings/areas in poor condition

起源与历史

Like a machine that has been run until it breaks down.

词源: English idiom

最早记录: 19th century

文化背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Health discussions; Workplace wellness

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking world.

变体

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