racer

racer — noun

1. A person, animal, or vehicle that takes part in speed competitions — such as a r

1.名詞B1
釋義

A person, animal, or vehicle that takes part in speed competitions — such as a runner on a track, a horse on a turf course, or a car on a circuit.

例句

Theo crossed the finish line first, proving he was the fastest racer in the competition.

racer + fastest — superlative modifier

Aoi has worked as a professional racer for five years and competes in events worldwide.

professional racer + competes in events

同義詞
  • competitor

    broader term — anyone in a contest, not limited to speed events

  • contender

    implies a realistic chance of winning the race

  • contestant

    used more for game shows or talent contests than speed racing

反義詞
  • spectator

    watches the race but does not take part

用法筆記

Can refer to a person (driver, runner, cyclist), an animal (horse, greyhound), or a vehicle (car, boat). Context usually makes the referent clear.

常見錯誤

❌I watched the racer last night' (meaning the event).
✅I watched the race last night.
💡'racer' is the competitor; 'race' is the event itself.

2. A bicycle designed with lightweight materials and narrow tyres for racing at hig

2.名詞B2
釋義

A bicycle designed with lightweight materials and narrow tyres for racing at high speed on roads.

例句

Salma bought a lightweight racer for the long-distance cycling competition she entered.

lightweight racer for competition

Tomás's racer has thin tyres and curved handlebars for better speed on the road.

thin tyres + curved handlebars — typical racer features

同義詞
  • racing bicycle

    more formal label for the same object

  • road bike

    common everyday term; may also refer to non-racing road bicycles

  • racing bike

    informal variant of 'racing bicycle'

反義詞
  • mountain bike

    built for off-road trails with wide tyres and suspension

  • hybrid bike

    designed for casual riding on varied surfaces

用法筆記

Often called a 'road bike' in everyday conversation. A racer is distinct from a mountain bike or hybrid bike because it is built for speed on paved surfaces.

常見錯誤

❌I ride a racer to work every day in the city.
✅I ride my racer in weekend competitions.
💡A racer is built for speed and racing, not casual commuting on busy streets.