homestretch

• 名词，指活动、旅程或过程的最后阶段或最后一部分；也指赛道上通向终点的直线路段。

A noun referring to the final part or last stage of an activity, journey, or process, or the straight section of a racetrack leading to the finish line.

1. Straight stretch of a racetrackB1formalamericansport

   The final straight section of a race track leading to the finish line, often where the outcome is decided.

   终点直道

   • The horses turned into the homestretch and the crowd roared.
   • He made his move on the homestretch and won the race.
   • The jockey urged his horse forward as they entered the homestretch.
   • The runner fell behind but caught up just before the homestretch.

   同义词run-in

2. Final phase of an endeavorB2informalamerican

   The last part of a project, journey, or effort, especially when completion is near.

   最后阶段

   • We're in the homestretch of the renovation; only the painting remains.
   • The team is in the homestretch of the project and working extra hours.
   • As the semester enters the homestretch, students are focused on finals.
   • The campaign is on the homestretch, with just two weeks to go before the election.

   同义词endgamefinal stagetail end