race
Significado: A competition of speed; a group of people sharing common ancestry or characteristics
The noun 'race' has two main meanings: a competition of speed (a running race), or a group of people who share physical characteristics or ancestry. As a verb, it means to compete in a speed contest or to move very fast. The word requires sensitivity when discussing human groups, as terminology has evolved over time.
Ejemplos
- She won the hundred-metre race at the county championships. 她在县锦标赛上赢得了百米赛跑。Ella ganó la carrera de cien metros en los campeonatos del condado.彼女は県大会で100メートル走で優勝しました。그녀는 군 대회에서 100미터 달리기에서 우승했습니다.
- It's a race against time to finish before the deadline. 这是一场与时间的赛跑,要在截止日期前完成。Es una carrera contra el tiempo para terminar antes de la fecha límite.締め切りまでに終わらせるのは時間との競争です。마감 전에 끝내는 것은 시간과의 경쟁입니다.
- He raced down the street to catch the bus. 他沿着街道狂奔去赶公共汽车。Corrió calle abajo para coger el autobús.彼はバスに乗るために通りを走りました。그는 버스를 타기 위해 거리를 달려갔습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Two distinct words merged: the 'competition' sense comes from Old Norse 'ras' meaning 'a rush' or 'running'; the 'group of people' sense comes from Italian 'razza', of uncertain origin. Despite being spelled the same, they have completely separate etymological histories.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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