yacht race

Thân thiện

A colorful yacht race takes place on the open sea.

Definition

Noun: A competitive sporting event where crews of people sail yachts against each other, with the goal of completing a set course in the shortest time.

Usage

A "yacht race" is a specific type of sailing competition. It focuses on the event itself, not the general act of sailing. - The primary term is a compound noun: yacht race. - It is typically used with verbs like hold, organize, win, compete in, or watch.

Examples

• The annual yacht race around the island attracts international competitors.
• They trained for months to compete in the prestigious yacht race.
• Winning the yacht race was a tremendous achievement for the young crew.
• The schedule for the summer yacht race has been published.

Advanced Usage

• To be in a yacht race: To participate as a competitor.
  • He will be in a yacht race for the first time this weekend.
• Yacht racing (gerund/noun): The sport or activity of competing in yacht races.
  • She has a passion for yacht racing.

Variants and Related Words

• Regatta: A series of boat races, often including yacht races.
• Sailing race: A more general term for any race involving sailboats.
• Yachting: The sport or activity of sailing in yachts.

Synonyms

• Boat race (specifically for sailboats)
• Sailing competition
• Regatta (for a multi-race event)

Related Phrases

• To race yachts: The verbal phrase describing the action.
  • They race yachts professionally.
• Race committee: The group that organizes and oversees the race.
• Race course: The designated route for the race.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a race between crews of people in yachts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sailing-race