racecourse

racecourse — noun

1. A place with a track and buildings where horse races are held. The track is usua

1.名詞B1
釋義

A place with a track and buildings where horse races are held. The track is usually oval and covered with grass or dirt.

例句

Iris took her young son to the racecourse to watch the horses train.

The racecourse near Talia's house has a restaurant and a children's playground.

racecourse + has + facilities (restaurant/playground)

同義詞
  • racetrack

    More common in American English; can refer to horse racing, car racing, or dog racing venues

  • track

    Shorter and more general; can also mean an athletics track or railway track

  • course

    Generic term for a path or route; used in golf (golf course) but rarely alone for horse racing

文法句型

a/the racecourse

[possessive] + racecourse

at the racecourse

用法筆記

Primarily British usage; in American English, 'racetrack' is more common for horse racing venues. 'Racecourse' can refer to either the track alone or the entire venue including buildings, stables, and seating areas.

常見錯誤

❌We drove to the racecourse to watch the car race.
✅We drove to the racetrack to watch the car race.
💡'racecourse' is used specifically for horse racing; 'racetrack' is the broader term for any racing venue.