victory lap

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/    美 /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.
  2. An act of pride or celebration that follows a great achievement or success. figuratively
    — But inflation has previously slowed and then picked back up, and the Fed is not yet ready to take a victory lap. Mr. Powell said officials would be watching incoming data ahead of the Fed’s Sept. 20 meeting to decide whether they need to raise interest rates further at that gathering.
  3. One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree. Canada,US,slang
    — It’s not just finances that lead to victory laps. Those who study abroad during undergraduate may find it difficult to earn enough credits to fulfill degree requirements in four years.
  4. One or more additional years of study in high school. Canada,Ontario,slang
    — An examination of the data generated by the survey instrument revealed the existence of a definitive gender disparity between the two groups in that 47.8% (22 of 46) of male respondents reported having taken a victory lap compared to 20.2% (21 of 104) of their female counterparts.

词形变化

victory laps plural
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