run-off

run-off
ˈrun-off noun
1. [countable] a second competition or election that is arranged when there is no clear winner of the first one ⇨ play-off, ⇨ run off at run¹
2. [uncountable] technical rain or other liquid that flows off the land into rivers

run-offBrE /ˈrʌn ɒf/ 🔊NAmE /ˈrʌn ɔːf/ 🔊, /ˈrʌn ɑːf/ 🔊 noun [countable] a second vote or competition that is held to find a winner because two people taking part in the first competition got the same result （对两名得票相同者的）决胜投票；（比赛打平后的）附加赛 [uncountable, countable] rain, water or other liquid that runs off land into streams and rivers （雨、水或其他液体的）径流