Definition of the word dead heat

Pronunciation of vocabulary dead heat

dead heatnoun

nhiệt độ chết

/ˌded ˈhiːt//ˌded ˈhiːt/

Origin of the word dead heat

The phrase "dead heat" originated in horse racing in the mid-19th century. It refers to a tie or exact draw between two or more horses finishing a race at the same time. This exact tie occurs when both horses cross the finish line at the same time, making it impossible to determine which one came in first. The term "dead heat" comes from the imagery of two horses reaching the finish line simultaneously, resulting in a standstill or a tie break. The image of these horses "heating up" to the point where they come to a literal or figurative "dead stop" creates a vivid and memorable metaphor, which has become an integral part of the sport's lexicon and popular culture.

Example of vocabulary dead heatnamespace

meaning

a result in a race when two of those taking part finish at exactly the same time

kết quả trong một cuộc đua khi hai người tham gia về đích cùng một lúc

  • The race was declared a dead heat.

    Cuộc đua được tuyên bố là hòa.

meaning

a situation during a race or competition, etc. when two or more people are at the same level

một tình huống trong một cuộc đua hoặc cuộc thi, v.v. khi hai hoặc nhiều người ở cùng một cấp độ

  • The two candidates are in a dead heat in the polls.

    Hai ứng cử viên đang cạnh tranh quyết liệt trong các cuộc thăm dò.

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