sprint

/sprint/

Thân thiện

The athlete begins his sprint at the starting line.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A very fast run over a short distance: A sprint is a burst of maximum-speed running, typically maintained for a brief period, as in a race.

2. Verb:

   • To run at top speed for a short distance: To sprint means to run as fast as you can, usually over a relatively short distance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • He won the race with a powerful final sprint.
  • The 100-meter dash is a classic test of pure sprint.

• Verb:

  • She had to sprint to catch the bus before it left.
  • The players sprint across the field during practice drills.

Advanced Usage

• "to put on a sprint": to suddenly increase one's running speed to the maximum, especially at the end of a race or chase.
  • The cyclist put on a remarkable sprint in the last 200 meters to win the stage.

Variants and Related Words

• Sprinter (noun): An athlete who specializes in short-distance races at top speed.
  • Usain Bolt is the most famous sprinter in history.

Synonyms

• Dash: to run or travel quickly.
• Bolt: to move suddenly and fast.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Sprint" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its usage is typically straightforward.)

Related Idioms

• "Sprint to the finish": to make a final, maximum effort to complete something.
  • The project deadline is tomorrow, so we'll have to sprint to the finish.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a quick run

Verb

1. run very fast, usually for a short distance

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dash