Rut

Pronunciation:/rʌt/
ENZH

Quick Translations

  • 车辙
  • 习惯
  • 陈规

Definitions

noun

Definition

A long, deep track made by repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.

In ZH

车辆反复经过所形成的长而深的车辙或沟槽。

Examples

  • The truck left a rut in the muddy road.
  • The horse's hooves created a rut in the soft ground.
  • We got stuck in a rut after driving on the narrow trail.
  • He noticed a rut on the road that could damage his tires.
  • The old cart made a deep rut in the dirt path.
noun

Definition

A habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive.

In ZH

一种已变得乏味和无生产力的习惯或行为模式。

Examples

  • She felt like she was in a rut at work, doing the same tasks every day.
  • Many people fall into a rut and forget to seek new opportunities.
  • Breaking out of a rut can require courage and determination.
  • He realized he was in a rut and decided to try a new hobby.
  • The team was stuck in a rut and needed fresh ideas to revive their project.
verb

Definition

To make a groove, track, or rut in something.

In ZH

在某物上形成沟槽或车辙。

Examples

  • The wheels of the car rut the dry ground.
  • Farmers rut the fields to prepare for planting crops.
  • They plan to rut the pathway for better drainage.
  • The snowplow rut the road, making it smoother for drivers.
  • Animals rut the earth while searching for food.