horse race

• Соревновательное мероприятие, где лошади под управлением жокеев бегут по треку; также используется в переносном смысле для описания напряжённой конкурентной борьбы, особенно в политике или бизнесе.

A competitive event where horses ridden by jockeys race around a track; also used figuratively to describe a close, competitive contest, especially in politics or business.

1. Competition between horsesA2formal

   A sporting event where horses, ridden by jockeys, race against each other on a track.

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   • The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race.
   • He placed a bet on the horse race at the local track.
   • The horse race was won by a three-year-old stallion.

2. Close competitionB2informalamerican

   A situation, especially in politics or business, where the outcome is very uncertain and the competitors are very close.

   Борьба с неопределённым исходом

   • The election has become a real horse race between the two candidates.
   • The competition for the top spot is a horse race this year.
   • It's a horse race to see which company will release the product first.