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单词 regatta
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Definition of regatta in English:

regatta

noun rɪˈɡatə
  • A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sometimes the finish line just doesn't come soon enough especially if this is your third race of the regatta.
    • Last year she finished in fifth place but will be looking to improve on that and possibly challenge for a medal in what will be one of the toughest events in the regatta.
    • The one hundredth race of the regatta came down to a battle between Denmark and Austria.
    • The regatta provided an excellent opportunity for sailors to hone their skills against some of the best sailors in the country.
    • Many marinas are having BBQs, music, raffles, charity fundraisers, beach clean-ups, regattas and boat safety demonstrations.
    • The more Germans go out upon the waters, whether it be in races or regattas, whether it be in journeys across the ocean, or in the service of the battle flag, so much the better it will be for us.
    • Potomac cleanup began in the 1960s and the river has since rebuilt its reputation on first-class events like sailing regattas and bass fishing tournaments.
    • There was also a thank you from the people of Dingle to Charlie, the man who helped make the local regatta a national media event.
    • The Olympic regatta consists of 14 races over the course of nine days.
    • Today sees the conclusion of the regatta with three races and the promise of improving weather.
    • Squadrons also conduct on-the-water activities for members such as regattas, navigation contests and fishing derbies, plus social events on shore.
    • There are also individual coaching decisions on what crews race at which international regattas.
    • The service is available to anyone without regard to their ability to pay for it and the donations from charity events like regattas cover the costs of care not covered by insurance or other means.
    • A series of three selection regattas that began in December last year ended on Sunday with 44 rowers being named for the Athens Olympic team.
    • The Forum will provide some of the necessary tools for turning already well-organised regattas into special events.
    • Mr Mills had raced at many regattas over the years, including Henley, and trained regularly both on and off the water.
    • The championship regatta comprised eight races, with the best six results to count.
    • For the first time, the regatta will include a fun dragon boat race with 12 teams of corporate sailors.
    • Like the boats of Anguilla and Martinique, these are now used for racing at the regattas.
    • His colourful style was influenced by Dufy, with whom he shared a liking for cheerful subjects such as horse races and regattas.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Italian (Venetian dialect), literally 'a fight, contest'.

Rhymes

attar, batter, bespatter, chatter, clatter, flatter, hatter, Kenyatta, latter, matamata, matter, natter, patter, platter, ratter, satyr, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter, yatter
 
 

Definition of regatta in US English:

regatta

noun
  • A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are also individual coaching decisions on what crews race at which international regattas.
    • Squadrons also conduct on-the-water activities for members such as regattas, navigation contests and fishing derbies, plus social events on shore.
    • Mr Mills had raced at many regattas over the years, including Henley, and trained regularly both on and off the water.
    • The service is available to anyone without regard to their ability to pay for it and the donations from charity events like regattas cover the costs of care not covered by insurance or other means.
    • A series of three selection regattas that began in December last year ended on Sunday with 44 rowers being named for the Athens Olympic team.
    • Like the boats of Anguilla and Martinique, these are now used for racing at the regattas.
    • Sometimes the finish line just doesn't come soon enough especially if this is your third race of the regatta.
    • The one hundredth race of the regatta came down to a battle between Denmark and Austria.
    • Today sees the conclusion of the regatta with three races and the promise of improving weather.
    • For the first time, the regatta will include a fun dragon boat race with 12 teams of corporate sailors.
    • There was also a thank you from the people of Dingle to Charlie, the man who helped make the local regatta a national media event.
    • His colourful style was influenced by Dufy, with whom he shared a liking for cheerful subjects such as horse races and regattas.
    • Potomac cleanup began in the 1960s and the river has since rebuilt its reputation on first-class events like sailing regattas and bass fishing tournaments.
    • Many marinas are having BBQs, music, raffles, charity fundraisers, beach clean-ups, regattas and boat safety demonstrations.
    • Last year she finished in fifth place but will be looking to improve on that and possibly challenge for a medal in what will be one of the toughest events in the regatta.
    • The Forum will provide some of the necessary tools for turning already well-organised regattas into special events.
    • The championship regatta comprised eight races, with the best six results to count.
    • The regatta provided an excellent opportunity for sailors to hone their skills against some of the best sailors in the country.
    • The Olympic regatta consists of 14 races over the course of nine days.
    • The more Germans go out upon the waters, whether it be in races or regattas, whether it be in journeys across the ocean, or in the service of the battle flag, so much the better it will be for us.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Italian ( Venetian dialect), literally ‘a fight, contest’.

 
 
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