Sport (originally Horse Racing). To set the pace at or from the start of a race; (hence) to take or hold the lead in (esp. the early part of) any…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > racing or race > race [verb (intransitive)] > in specific manner (6) to make (all) the running1824 Sport (originally Horse Racing). To set the pace at or from the start of a race; (hence) to take or hold the lead in (esp. the early part of) any… stay1834 Sport. To last, hold out, exhibit powers of endurance in a race or run. Also, to hold out for (a specified distance). sprint1841 intransitive. To run at full speed, esp. for a short distance; (also) to cycle, row, swim, etc., as fast as possible for a short distance or for a… to come with a wet sail1876 to come with a wet sail: to make swift progress to victory, like a ship with sails wetted in order to keep close to the wind. to stay the course1885 to stay the course: to hold out to the end of a race. Frequently figurative. to sit in1952 intransitive. In a race: to stay close behind another person, horse, etc., typically with the aim of reducing air resistance or conserving energy… |
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