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chariot race

/ˈtʃæriət reɪs/

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/ˈtʃæriət reɪs/B1formalsport
  • ruСоревновательное событие в древности, где запряженные лошадьми колесницы мчались по треку, часто ассоциирующееся с римскими и греческими зрелищами. Эта фраза также используется метафорически для описания хаотичного или стремительного соревнования.

A competitive event in ancient times where horse-drawn chariots raced around a track, often associated with Roman and Greek spectacles. The phrase is also used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or fast-paced competition.

  1. Ancient Roman/Greek competitionB2formal

    A popular sport in ancient Greece and Rome where drivers (charioteers) raced horse-drawn chariots around a track, often with dangerous turns and collisions.

    ruГонка на колесницах

    • The chariot race in the Circus Maximus was the highlight of the Roman games.
    • Ben-Hur is famous for its thrilling chariot race scene.
    • Chariot races were extremely dangerous, with many drivers being injured or killed.