race

• Substantiv, das einen Wettkampf um Geschwindigkeit bezeichnet, wie ein Lauf, ein Autorennen oder ein Radrennen, bei dem der Schnellste ermittelt wird.

A noun referring to a competition of speed, such as running, driving, or cycling, to determine who is the fastest.

1. Competition of speedA1formalsport

   A competition to see who can go fastest, especially running, driving, or swimming.

   Wettbewerb um Geschwindigkeit

   • She won the 100-meter race.
   • The car race starts at noon.
   • They participated in a charity race.

   Synonymecompetitioncontestdasheventheatrunsprint

2. Ethnic groupB2formal

   A group of people sharing common ancestry, culture, or physical characteristics.

   Rasse

   • The festival celebrates different races and cultures.
   • Human race diversity is important to preserve.
   • Discrimination based on race is illegal.

   Synonymeancestryethnic groupethnicitylineagenationpeoplestocktribe

3. Rapid movementB1informal

   A strong or fast movement, often in a hurry.

   Schnelle Bewegung

   • He ran at full race to catch the bus.
   • The race of the river was dangerous.
   • She felt the race of her heart after the scare.

   Synonymeboltdartdashhurryrushscramblescurryspeedsprintswiftness

   Antonymehaltreststandstillstillness

• Verb, das die Teilnahme an einem Wettbewerb um Geschwindigkeit oder eine sehr schnelle Bewegung bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate competing in a speed contest or moving very quickly.

1. Compete in a speed contestA2formalsport

   To take part in a competition of speed against others.

   An einem Geschwindigkeitswettbewerb teilnehmen

   • She raced against the fastest runners in the country.
   • They raced their cars around the track.
   • He raced to win the gold medal.

   Synonymecompetecontendcontestrunsprint

2. Move quicklyA1informal

   To move or go very fast, often in a hurry.

   Sich schnell fortbewegen

   • I raced home to catch the bus.
   • He raced down the stairs to answer the phone.
   • The children raced around the playground.

   Synonymeboltdashflyhurryrushscurryspeedsprinttearzoom

   Antonymeamblecrawldawdle

3. Compete urgentlyB1formal

   To compete or strive quickly to achieve something before others.

   Um die Wette eifern

   • Companies are racing to develop new technology.
   • They raced against time to finish the rescue.
   • The teams raced to meet the deadline.

   Synonymedashhastenhurryhustlerushscramblesprint

   Antonymedawdledelaylagloiter