Running shoes - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：running shoes (Running shoes)

Running shoes 🔊

/ˈrʌnɪŋ ʃuːz/

n. pl.

Shoes specially made for running, with features to support and protect your feet.

running shoes 🔊

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/ˈrʌnɪŋ ʃuːz/

n. pl.

Footwear specifically designed for running, featuring cushioning, support, and lightweight materials to enhance performance and reduce injury.

📁 Category：Sports & Entertainment 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Footwear formed from 'running' (gerund of run) and 'shoes'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine running on clouds; these shoes provide speed and comfort.

📖 Example

She tied the laces of her new running shoes and felt the bounce in every step on the park trail. 🔊 She tied the laces of her new running shoes and felt the bounce in every step on the park trail.

🔗 Collocations

break in running shoes – to wear new running shoes gradually so they become comfortable

lightweight running shoes – shoes designed to be light for faster running

trail running shoes – shoes with extra grip for off-road running

🔄 Synonyms

sneakers (n. pl.) – casual athletic shoes, not necessarily specialized for running

trainers (n. pl.) – British term for athletic shoes, especially for running

🚫 Antonyms

dress shoes (n. pl.) – formal shoes not suitable for running

🌱 Derivatives

running shoe (n.) – singular form of running shoes

📖 Cultural Story

Popularized during the 1970s jogging boom by brands like Nike. It marks the evolution from simple sneakers to high-tech running footwear.