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Barbirolli



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:45 am    Post subject: I have a question!! Reply with quote

Thank you for answering my questions, everyone Laughing
I have one more question. Could you give me some advice, please?
What does "run" mean in the sentence below?
Does it mean "have it and use it" ?


"It is inexpensive to run this car."
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pinenut



Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Location: Illinois, U.S.A.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:53 pm    Post subject: Re: I have a question!! Reply with quote

Barbirolli wrote:
Thank you for answering my questions, everyone Laughing
I have one more question. Could you give me some advice, please?
What does "run" mean in the sentence below?
Does it mean "have it and use it" ?


"It is inexpensive to run this car."


It is inexpensive to operate (run) this car.
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saudi student



Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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Location: saudi arabia

PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes

"It is inexpensive to run this car."

means

It is inexpensive to have this car and use it Cool

usually if you run a car or a piece of equipment, you have it and use it

GOOD LUCK -Barbirolli
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