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单词 horse race
释义

horse race

noun

: a close contest (as in politics)

Example Sentences

The election is sure to become a horse race by early summer.

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

horse race

noun

1
as in ball game

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ball game
  • sweep-stake
  • confrontation
  • war
  • combat
  • duel
  • warfare
  • contention
  • rivalry
  • competition
  • struggle
  • battle
  • conflict
  • grapple
  • contest
  • nail-biter
  • strife
  • dogfight
  • showdown
  • sweepstakes
  • match
  • face-off
  • tug-of-war
  • friction
  • collision
  • discord
  • clash
  • quarrel
  • dispute
  • row
  • debate
  • controversy
  • argument
  • wrangle
  • disputation
  • disagreement
  • dissension
  • dissention

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peace
  • harmony
  • concord
2
as in photo finish

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • photo finish
  • dead heat
  • toss-up
  • seesaw
  • deadlock
  • impasse
  • tie
  • draw
  • standoff
  • stalemate
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