| 单词 | standing start |
| 释义 | > as lemmasstanding start standing start n. (of a horse, car, etc.) an instance of starting from a completely stationary state, esp. in a race or performance trial; (also) figurative. ΚΠ 1811 Sporting Mag. Dec. 136/1 The town of Irvine, which has two remarkable sharp turns in it. At this place the mare fell; returned; took a standing start, and performed her task with ease. 1900 Motor-Car World Oct. 9/2 Jenatzy..covered..the first kilometre..with a standing start in 57 seconds. 1986 Parents Sept. 87/2 It's always amazed me..to see how each of my children progress from a standing start to a galloping command of English. 2006 R. Genat Hemi Muscle i. 24 From a standing start, the big DeSoto could reach 60 miles per hour in 9.8 seconds, an excellent time considering the weight of the car. < as lemmas |
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