English Dictionary

race

/ɹeɪs/

verb

(intransitive) To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest). / (transitive) To compete against in such a race. / (intransitive) To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

She raced against the clock to finish the project.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

The drivers were racing around the track.

意味（2）

(transitive) To compete against in such a race.

I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door.

意味（4）

(intransitive) Of a motor, to run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.

My mind is like a racing engine, tearing itself to pieces because it is not connected up with the work for which it was built.