victory
victory — noun
1. the act of defeating an opponent or finishing first in a competition, game, elec
the act of defeating an opponent or finishing first in a competition, game, election, or conflict.
The team celebrated their victory with a parade through the city.
collocation: celebrate victory
After months of hard work, Hao finally achieved victory in the local chess tournament.
collocation: achieve victory
The election was a clear victory for the opposition party.
Securing victory in the lawsuit meant the family received full compensation.
Andrés won a clear victory in the city council election after weeks of campaigning.
- win
more informal; used for individual games or competitions rather than wars or long campaigns
- triumph
suggests an especially impressive or glorious victory that was hard-earned
- success
broader meaning; can apply to any achievement, not just competitive situations
- conquest
often implies military victory or overcoming a major challenge or fear
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions 'over' or 'against' to name the defeated opponent (e.g., victory over the defending champions).
常見錯誤
2. a celebratory run around the competition area that the winner makes after a race
a celebratory run around the competition area that the winner makes after a race or game.
After breaking the world record, the runner took a victory lap to thank the crowd.
collocation: take a victory lap
The whole baseball team joined hands for a victory lap around the stadium.
collocation: victory lap around
As the gold medalist began her victory lap, the crowd rose to its feet.
The coach encouraged the players to take a victory lap after winning the championship.
Femi took a slow victory lap around the track, waving to fans after the 400-metre race.
- lap of honour
British English equivalent
- winner's lap
less common alternative
用法筆記
Often called a 'lap of honour' in British English. This sense is typically used with the verb 'take'.