Run Out - English Grammar Tutorial

source: Twominute English    2013年4月25日
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0:06 In this lesson we will talk about the phrasal verb ‘run out’.
0:16 Hello. Today we’ll talk about the phrasal verb ‘run out’.
0:20 Americans use a lot of phrasal verbs, right?
0:24 Yes. To ‘run out’ means to use all of something so that there is none left.
0:29 It happens all the time with my money.
0:32 I always run out of money before the end of the month.
0:35 I know what you mean, man. By the way, can I borrow a few bucks?
0:40 Haha, very funny, Dean. When I run out of money, I visit my mom.
0:46 Yesterday, I ran out of gas on my way to my mom’s house, so I’m broke.
0:51 Well, we need to learn how to control our expenses
0:55 Can we use ‘run out’ for other things?
0:58 Sure. For example, I was taking a test last week and I ran out of time.
1:04 So, you didn’t finish it?
1:06 That’s right. I didn’t have time to answer all the questions.
1:10 I see. So, I can say that when I run out of eggs or milk, I make a list of these things so I’ll remember to buy more.
1:17 Good idea.
1:19 That’s a perfect example. And since I’ve run out of examples, let’s now listen to some conversations.
1:31 Good morning, dad. Where’s the orange juice?
1:35 We ran out last night and I haven’t had time to buy more.
1:39 Can I borrow your car and go buy some?
1:41 Sure. The keys are on the coffee table in the living room.
1:46 Do we need anything else?
1:49 Check the fridge and see if we’ve run out of butter, and check in the pantry if we’ve run out of cereal.
2:01 Dad. Can you believe the supermarket ran out of orange juice?
2:07 No way!!! What kind of store runs out of O.J.?
2:12 I know. But at least they hadn’t run out of cereal, so I got some
2:23 Clarice!! Why didn’t you tell me you ran out of medication?
2:28 I didn’t want to upset you…
2:32 Honey, I’ll worry more if you don’t tell me when you run out.
2:35 I know that sometimes I run out of patience with you, but this is very serious.
2:41 Always tell me when you run out, okay?
2:45 Ok, dad. I promise.
2:50 I always run out of money before the end of the month.
2:57 When I run out of money, I visit my mom
3:05 Yesterday, I ran out of gas on my way to my mom’s house, so I’m broke.
3:17 I was taking a test last week and I ran out of time.
3:25 Can you believe the supermarket ran out of orange juice?
3:35 What kind of store runs out of O.J.?
3:43 Why didn’t you tell me you ran out of medication?