지표면이나 건물 등에서 흘러나가는 빗물 또는 그 물에 섞여 떠내려가는 물질.
The draining away of water or substances carried in it from the surface of an area of land, a building, or a structure.
예문:
"Industrial runoff can contain harmful chemicals that damage aquatic ecosystems."
"The city is building new infrastructure to manage urban runoff during heavy storms."
첫 경기나 투표에서 승부가 나지 않았을 때 승자를 가리기 위해 치르는 추가 경기나 선거.
A further competition, election, or race held after a tie or an inconclusive result in the first round.
예문:
"Since no candidate won a majority, the top two will face each other in a runoff next month."
"The race ended in a dead heat, forcing a runoff to determine the final winner."