runoff
US /ˈrʌn.ɑːf/
UK /ˈrʌn.ɒf/
名词
1.
第二轮投票, 决选
a second or final election held to decide an earlier election that was not conclusive
示例:
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The presidential election went to a runoff after no candidate secured a majority.
由于没有候选人获得多数票，总统选举进入了第二轮投票。
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Voters will return to the polls for a runoff election next month.
选民将于下个月返回投票站进行第二轮选举。
2.
径流, 地表径流
water from rain or melted snow that flows over the surface of the ground into streams, rivers, etc.
示例:
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Heavy rains caused significant agricultural runoff, carrying pollutants into the river.
大雨导致大量农业径流，将污染物带入河流。
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Controlling urban runoff is crucial for preventing water pollution.
控制城市径流对于防止水污染至关重要。