A2 [ C ] a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first赛跑,速度竞赛
C1 [ C ] an attempt to be the first to do or to get something竞争;争夺;抢先
a series of horse races in a particular place on one day赛马会
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I was just congratulating Ceri on winning her race.
If an athlete makes a false start, the race must be restarted.
Several jockeys were arrested on suspicion of fixing the race.
It was a real race against time to get all the costumes sewn for the play.
He found three 400 metre races in two days hard going.
C1 [ C or U ] a group, especially of people, with particular similar physical characteristics, who are considered as belonging to the same type, or the fact of belonging to such a group人种,种族
[ C, + sing/pl verb ] a group of people who share the same language, history, characteristics, etc.民族
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She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures.
Primitive races colonized these islands 2000 years ago.
People should not be stigmatized on the basis of race.
Today, many Americans are still grappling with the issue of race.
Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.
B1 [ I or T ] to (cause to) compete in a race(使)参加比赛;与…比赛
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Last time she raced against the Brazilian, she won by a whisker.
He collects vintage cars, which he races occasionally.
They raced against each other to settle the bet.
He was racing against several more experienced runners.
For religious reasons, she will not race on Sundays.
C1 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to move or go fast(使)快速移动(或行进);(使)疾走(或疾驰);(使)快速奔跑
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