relay — a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːleɪ/
Korean meaning: 계주, 릴레이 경주
Korean pronunciation: **릴**레이
Example Sentences
- The 4x100m relay team dropped the baton and came in last place.
- Please relay my apologies to the client for being late.
- The gossip relay system in our office is faster than email.
relay
NOUN//ˈriːleɪ//
a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
In a relay race, a runner passes the baton to the next teammate.
Despite the delay, the relay becomes a thrilling display!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 사냥개를 교대로 풀어주는 것을 뜻하는 'relai'에서 유래되었습니다. 신선한 사냥개로 바꿔가며 사냥감을 추적하는 방식에서 '교대'와 '중계'의 의미가 발전했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The 4x100m relay team dropped the baton and came in last place.”
“Please relay my apologies to the client for being late.”
“The gossip relay system in our office is faster than email.”
“The satellite relay made global communication possible.”
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