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backstretch

/bak-strech/US // ˈbækˈstrɛtʃ //

后段,后段路,后段的,后段的人

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.

Examples

  • En route to hammering out a 57-second last lap, Hassan opened up a small gap on Obiri on the backstretch.

  • As the field thundered down the backstretch, Espinoza steered his horse out wide.

  • At Belmont, jockeys must not let their horse run too hard too early, and conserve some energy for the half-mile-long backstretch.

  • Bob slipped coming into the backstretch and went down, and Martin hurled himself on him.

  • Taral had Manuel under a wrap close up in second place and approaching the turn from the backstretch he nailed the leader.

  • Around the turn going into the backstretch, Worth was still leading by his length and a half advantage.