单词 | to show the way from |
释义 | > as lemmasto show the way from b. Originally Horse Racing and Hunting. To take the lead; to be or remain in the lead. to show the way from: to draw away from, get ahead of (in a race). ΚΠ 1848 Satirist 9 Sept. 383/1 He [sc. a horse] will show the way from the start to the post of success. 1866 W. Leeke Hist. Lord Seaton's Regiment I. xiv. 237 I enquired who were the most forward riders, and some of my acquaintance pointed out two persons, one of them on a white horse, as those who would shew the way to the whole field. 1887 Daily News 1 Dec. 2/4 Merry Maiden, at a good pace, showed the way from Ballot Box and Great Paul. 1931 Times 30 June 7/5 Once in front, she continued to show the way in the close haul to the Bell Buoy. 1985 Irish Times 6 Sept. 2/5 With four furlongs still to travel Senor Ramos showed the way from Trapeze Artist. 2008 Racing Post (Nexis) 8 July 93 Ferrari seemed to be the quicker machine in the first five races of the season, but since then they have shown the way only in France. < as lemmas |
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