racetrack

/'reiskɔ:s/ Cách viết khác : (racetrack) /rə'si:m/

Thân thiện

A horse gallops down the final stretch of the racetrack.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a course over which races are run

Từ đồng nghĩa

• racecourse
• raceway
• track