单词 | off-track |
释义 | > as lemmasoff-track off-track adj. Brit. /ˌɒfˈtrak/ , U.S. /ˌɔfˈtræk/ , /ˌɑfˈtrɑk/ (a) that is off a main track or intended route; (b) done away from a course or track, spec. a racetrack.ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > action of flying (in) aircraft > specific flying operations or procedures > [adjective] > off one's route (of landing) off-track1931 society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > betting > [adjective] > type of betting ante-post1865 off-track1931 off-the-course1951 off-course1960 on-course1964 on-track1964 society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > racing or race > [adjective] > away from track off-track1931 1931 Ann. Assoc. Amer. Geographers 21 88 It seems to be the experience of companies handling large quantities of heavy or bulky materials and products, that trackside locations are more economical than off-track sites. 1956 A. J. Wallis & C. F. Blair Thunder Above (1959) i. 7 He could have deviated up into Scotland for an off-track landing at Prestwick. 1964 A. Wykes Gambling 340 Whereas the on-track betting turnover was the equivalent of $64,680,000, off-track betting brought in $65,240,000. The only legal way to make an off-track bet is through the Totalization Agency Board. 1981 Nordic Skiing Jan. 7/2 Barnett covers the gamut of cross country downhill, from equipment to all the turns needed for off-track skiing to special skiing conditions to safety considerations. 2001 Times 2 Apr. (Sport section) S3/1 The preamble to the race had been tainted by off-track events, with Tony Lees, the Minardi leader, being mugged near the circuit. < as lemmas |
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