chequered flag

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
  2. A victory in a race.
    — Come this October when Kelly lines up for his 19th appearance in the Bathurst 1000 he will again be hunting for that chequered flag, but before he even does his first warm up lap he will share a unique moment with his fans. […] As well as the livery Perkins had when claiming three chequered flags at Mount Panorama, Russel Ingall's 'Silver Bullet' and the #6 Castrol Edge Ford Performance Racing Falcon driven by Mark Winterbottom are also on the short list.

词形变化

chequered flags plural checkered flag alternative

词源

[Alt: Checkered flag]
*(flag): From the pattern found on the flag signalling the end of a race.
*(victory): In motor racing, an official waves a black and white chequered flag to signify the end of the race, starting with waving at the leading vehicle.
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