单词 | to take the chequered flag |
释义 | > as lemmasto take the chequered flag chequered flag n. Motor Racing a flag with a black-and-white chequered pattern, displayed to drivers at the end of a race; frequently in to take the chequered flag: to win a race. ΚΠ 1908 Motor May 33/1 The wheels of his car did not cease to turn..until he had seen the wave of the checkered flag. 1958 Times 1 Sept. 13/6 The record pace was kept up until Moss took the chequered flag. 1992 Economist 8 Aug. 26 (advt.) The Mazda on the left screamed down the famous Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans, on past the chequered flag, and into the record books. 2015 M. Webber Aussie Grit xiii. 309 Seb took the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi to win the title. < as lemmas |
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