释义 |
enduro Chiefly U.S.|ɛnˈdjʊərəʊ| [f. endurance + -o2.] A long-distance race for motor vehicles (orig. for motorcycles) or boats, designed to test endurance rather than speed.
1935Motorcyclist Mar. 6/1 My mount, by virtue of my showing in the enduro, was a Twin-cylinder Thor. 1967Boston Sunday Herald 26 Mar. i. 49/6 There's a smattering of local interest again on this 16th year of the Florida enduro. 1967Boston Sunday Globe 23 Apr. 5/1 A motorcycle owner..can..compete in a cross-country race (enduro), or chase another rider around a bumpy, circular track (scrambles). 1976–77Sea Spray (N.Z.) Dec./Jan. 13/1 (Advt.), Prototype versions of our V-6 [outboard motor] have stepped into the winner's circuits around the world, including the Paris,..and the Milan, Italy, enduros. 1986Kart & Superkart Aug. 19/1 Nothing logical ever happens in Endurance racing, so..all the Enduro professionals..had put in lot of time and effort to get the equipment, pits and back-up crew all working well. |