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单词 repêchage
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Definition of repêchage in English:

repêchage

nounˈrɛpəʃɑːʒˌrɛpəˈʃɑʒ
  • (in rowing and other sports) a contest in which the best-placed of those who failed to win heats compete for a place in the final.

    (赛艇等淘汰赛中第二名之间为进入决赛而进行的)补充赛

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact at the Sydney Olympics they were out after the repêchage.
    • During the 2007 Rugby World Cup qualification, there were two repêchage positions available for the finals tournament.
    • Other competitors with the best times may also qualify for the next round indirectly as "fastest losers" as a result of the repêchage.

Origin

Early 20th century: French, from repêcher 'fish out, rescue'.

Definition of repêchage in US English:

repêchage

nounˌrɛpəˈʃɑʒˌrepəˈSHäZH
  • (in rowing and other sports) a contest in which the best-placed of those who failed to win heats compete for a place in the final.

    (赛艇等淘汰赛中第二名之间为进入决赛而进行的)补充赛

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact at the Sydney Olympics they were out after the repêchage.
    • Other competitors with the best times may also qualify for the next round indirectly as "fastest losers" as a result of the repêchage.
    • During the 2007 Rugby World Cup qualification, there were two repêchage positions available for the finals tournament.

Origin

Early 20th century: French, from repêcher ‘fish out, rescue’.

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