
races
词源
源自古法语 'rase'(奔跑),最终来自意大利语 'razza',可能源自阿拉伯语 'ras'(头、起源)。
noun
❶ 指不同人种或民族的群体,通常基于肤色、外貌等生理特征划分。
“People of all races should be treated equally.”
(所有种族的人都应受到平等对待。)
“The city is known for its diversity of races and cultures.”
(这座城市以其种族和文化的多样性而闻名。)
❶ 指速度竞赛或比赛,可以是人、动物或交通工具之间的竞争。
“The horse races attracted thousands of spectators.”
(赛马比赛吸引了数千名观众。)
“He won three gold medals in the swimming races.”
(他在游泳比赛中赢得了三枚金牌。)
verb
❶ 快速移动或奔跑,通常指在比赛或紧急情况下。
“Her heart races whenever she sees him.”
(每次见到他,她的心跳都会加速。)
“The children raced to the playground after school.”
(放学后孩子们冲向操场。)
常见短语
arms race — 指国家之间为获得军事优势而进行的武器竞赛。
“The Cold War was marked by a nuclear arms race between superpowers.”
(冷战以超级大国之间的核武器竞赛为特征。)
race against time — 与时间赛跑,形容必须尽快完成某事的情况。
“Doctors are racing against time to save the patient's life.”
(医生们正在争分夺秒地抢救病人的生命。)