속도를 겨루는 경기나 시합
a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc., to see which is the fastest in covering a set course
예문:
"She finished the marathon race in under three hours."
"The annual boat race attracts thousands of spectators to the river."
목표를 먼저 달성하기 위한 치열한 다툼
a situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective
예문:
"The global race for artificial intelligence supremacy is heating up."
"Three candidates are currently leading the mayoral race."
신체적 특징이나 혈통에 따른 인류의 구분
each of the major groupings into which humankind is divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry
예문:
"The law prohibits discrimination based on race or religion."
"Scientists study the genetic diversity within the human race."
좁은 통로를 흐르는 빠른 물살이나 용수로
a strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel, or a channel built to lead water to a mill
예문:
"The mill race diverted water from the river to power the wheel."
"Kayakers must be careful when navigating the narrow tidal race."
매우 빠르게 움직이거나 전속력으로 가다
to move very fast or to go at full speed
예문:
"He had to race to the station to catch the last train."
"Her heart began to race as she stepped onto the stage."
속도를 겨루어 경쟁하다
to compete with someone or something in a trial of speed
예문:
"The two children decided to race each other to the fence."
"He has been racing professional motorcycles for ten years."
엔진 등이 부하 없이 과도하게 빠르게 회전하다
(of an engine) to run at excessive speed, especially when the load is removed
예문:
"The engine started to race when the clutch slipped."
"Don't race the motor while the car is still cold."