racetrack
/'reiskɔ:s/ Cách viết khác : (racetrack) /rə'si:m/
Definition
Noun: A specifically prepared course or circuit designed for racing competitions, particularly for horses, cars, or dogs. It is a facility built for speed contests.
Usage
The word "racetrack" is a countable noun. It refers to the physical venue itself. It is commonly used with prepositions like at, on, or around.
Examples
- The new racetrack will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix next month.
- She goes to the racetrack every weekend to watch the horse races.
- The drivers completed several laps around the racetrack during testing.
Advanced Usage
- "To own/operate a racetrack": To be the proprietor or manager of a racing facility.
- He made his fortune by owning a successful racetrack.
- "Racetrack conditions": Refers to the specific state of the track surface (e.g., wet, dry, muddy), which affects performance.
- The rain changed the racetrack conditions dramatically.
Variants and Related Words
- Racecourse (noun): A synonym, often used interchangeably, especially for horse racing.
- Speedway (noun): A type of racetrack, typically oval and used for motorcycle or stock car racing.
- Circuit (noun): Often used for closed-loop motor-racing tracks.
- Track (noun): A common, shorter informal form of "racetrack."
Synonyms
- Racecourse
- Speedway
- Circuit (for motorsports)
- Oval (for a specific track shape)
Related Phrases
- "Off the racetrack": Referring to activities or life outside of the racing environment.
- He is a fierce competitor on the track but very quiet off the racetrack.
Noun
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a course over which races are run
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