run afoul of rules 违反规则
run afoul of the law 触犯法律
run afoul of regulations 违反规定
run afoul of someone 与某人发生冲突
fall afoul of 陷入麻烦
1. The company ran afoul of new regulations and had to change its policies.
这家公司违反了新规定，不得不调整政策。
2. He ran afoul of his manager after missing several deadlines.
他因为多次错过截止日期而与经理产生了冲突。
3. Travelers may run afoul of local customs if they do not prepare carefully.
如果准备不足，旅行者可能会因不了解当地习俗而遇到麻烦。
A: The project ran afoul of some unexpected problems.
A：这个项目遇到了一些意想不到的问题。
B: We should find a solution before it gets worse.
B：我们应该在情况恶化前找到解决办法。
1) 表示因某事陷入困难或麻烦
2) 表示违反规则、法律或规定
3) 表示与某人发生矛盾或冲突
1. 遇到麻烦；陷入困境。
e.g. The business ran afoul of financial problems.
这家企业遇到了财务问题。
2. 违反规则、法律或正式要求。
e.g. The company ran afoul of government regulations.
这家公司违反了政府规定。
3. 与某人或某事发生冲突。
e.g. She ran afoul of her coworkers over the decision.
她因这个决定与同事发生了冲突。
idiom
1. To get into trouble or conflict because of an action, decision, or situation.
2. To violate a rule, law, or agreement.
Synonym: get into trouble, conflict with, violate