one-horse race

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词形变化

one-horse races 复数 one-horse races

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A horse race in which a single horse takes such a considerable lead that the other horses are no longer contenders to win.

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  2. 2.

    An election campaign or other competitive situation in which only one competitor is entered or in which only one competitor has a realistic chance of winning.

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