auto race

Thân thiện

The driver speeds down the track in an auto race.

Definition

Noun: A competitive sporting event where specially designed, high-performance automobiles compete against each other on a closed circuit or course, with the goal of completing a set distance or number of laps in the shortest time.

Usage

The term "auto race" refers specifically to the organized competition itself. It is a compound noun where "auto" is a common short form for "automobile."

Examples

• The Indianapolis 500 is a famous auto race held annually.
• He has been a fan of auto racing since he was a child.
• The city streets were transformed into a track for the auto race.

Advanced Usage

• "to stage/host an auto race": To organize and hold an auto racing event.
  • The city council voted to host an auto race to boost tourism.
• In a figurative sense, it can describe a very fast or reckless drive.
  • His rush to the airport was like an auto race.

Variants and Related Words

• Auto racing (n): The sport or activity of participating in auto races.
• Race car / Racing car (n): The high-performance automobile used in an auto race.
• Racer (n): A person who drives in an auto race.
• Motorsport (n): A broader category that includes auto racing as well as motorcycle racing, truck racing, etc.

Synonyms

• Car race
• Automobile race
• Motorsport race (broader category)

Related Phrases

• Pit stop: A pause during an auto race for refueling, repairs, or tire changes.
  • A fast pit stop is crucial for winning the auto race.
• Checkered flag: The flag waved to signal the end of an auto race.
  • The driver saw the checkered flag and knew he had won the auto race.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• automobile race
• car race