EN： Appositives: We use a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'the biggest horse racing event of the year' explains what 'the Derby' is.
中文： 同位语：我们使用逗号来添加关于名词的额外信息。在这里，“年度最大的赛马盛事”解释了什么是“德比大赛”。
My friend, a talented singer, won the competition.
我的朋友，一位有才华的歌手，赢得了比赛。
EN： The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. In this context, 'Christmas Day' is the name of a horse, not the holiday itself.
中文： 德比大赛是世界上最负盛名的赛马比赛之一。在这个语境中，“圣诞节”是一匹马的名字，而不是指节日本身。
EN： Using 'for' to show purpose or target. In this sentence, 'for' explains who the race is intended for (the best horses).
中文： 使用 'for' 来表示目的或对象。在此句子中，'for' 解释了这场比赛是为谁举办的（最优秀的马匹）。
This book is for young students.
这本书是给年轻学生的。
EN： The term 'Derby' originated in England and refers to a prestigious horse race, typically for three-year-old horses. It has become a global term for major sporting events.
中文： “德比大赛”(Derby) 一词起源于英国，指的是一项享有盛誉的赛马活动，通常是为三岁马举办的。现在它已成为全球重大体育赛事的通用术语。
EN： Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文： 使用“to + 动词”（不定式）来表示某人做某个动作的目的或原因。
He went to the park to play football.
他去公园是为了踢足球。
EN： The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, often associated with high fashion and social gathering in addition to the sport itself.
中文： 德比大赛是世界上最负盛名的赛马比赛之一，除了体育竞技本身，通常还与高级时尚和社交聚会联系在一起。
EN： The phrase 'There were' is used to say that more than one thing existed in the past. It is the past tense of 'There are'.
中文： “There were”用于描述过去存在的多个事物。它是“There are”的过去式。
There were many people at the park yesterday.
昨天公园里有很多人。
EN： In major horse racing events like the Derby, the day is filled with multiple races of different levels, not just the main event. This allows more trainers and horses to participate.
中文： 在像德比大赛这样的大型赛马活动中，当天会安排多场不同等级的比赛，而不仅仅是主赛事。这让更多的练马师和马匹有机会参与。
EN： The past tense of 'win' is 'won'. It is used to describe a victory that happened in the past.
中文： 动词“win”（赢）的过去式是“won”。它用来描述过去发生的胜利。
She won the gold medal yesterday.
她昨天赢得了金牌。
EN： The 'Lester Piggott Handicap' is named after Lester Piggott, one of the most famous and successful jockeys in the history of British horse racing. A 'Handicap' race is one where horses carry different weights to make the race more equal.
中文： “柏葛让赛”是以英国赛马史上最著名且最成功的骑师之一——柏葛（Lester Piggott）命名的。“让赛”（Handicap）是指马匹根据实力驮载不同重量的负重，以增加比赛的公平性与竞争力。
EN： The past tense verb 'beat' is used to show winning against an opponent. Note that 'beat' stays the same in the present and past tense (beat-beat-beaten).
中文： 过去式动词“beat”用于表示击败对手。请注意，“beat”的现在式与过去式拼写相同（beat-beat-beaten）。
Our team beat the champions in the last game.
我们的球队在上一场比赛中击败了冠军。
EN： In horse racing, 'odds' represent the ratio of the prize money to the stake. 'Seven to one' (7/1) means for every $1 bet, you win $7 if the horse wins. It indicates the horse was not the top favorite but still had a good chance.
中文： 在赛马中，“odds”（赔率）代表奖金与赌注的比例。“七对一”（7/1）意味着每投注 1 元，若该马胜出可赢得 7 元。这显示该马并非头号热门，但仍被看好有获胜机会。
EN： The structure 'prepare [someone/something] for [an event]' is used to describe getting ready for a specific purpose or occasion.
中文： 结构“prepare [某人/某物] for [某个活动]”用于描述为了特定目的或场合而做好准备。
She prepared the students for the exam.
她为学生们做好了考试准备。
EN： In professional horse racing, the 'trainer' is a key figure responsible for the horse's daily exercise, health, and strategy, often working closely with the owner and the jockey.
中文： 在专业赛马中，“训练师”是关键人物，负责马匹的日常训练、健康和比赛策略，通常与马主和骑师密切合作。
EN： Use 'so' to connect a reason with a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
中文： 使用“so”来连接原因和结果。它表示句子的第二部分是因为第一部分而发生的。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
当时在下雨，所以我待在家里。
EN： In horse racing, 'form' refers to a horse's recent performance and physical condition. Being 'in great form' means the horse has been running well and is likely to perform well again.
中文： 在赛马运动中，“form”指的是马匹最近的表现和身体状况。“In great form”意味着这匹马最近跑得很好，很有可能再次取得佳绩。
EN： The structure 'be + good for' is used to show that something is suitable or beneficial for a specific purpose or activity.
中文： 使用“be 动词 + good for”结构来表示某事物对特定目的或活动是合适的或有益的。
The weather is good for a picnic.
这天气很适合野餐。
EN： In horse racing, 'ground conditions' (often called 'going') are crucial as some horses perform better on firm ground while others prefer soft or muddy turf.
中文： 在赛马运动中，“场地状况”（通常称为 going）至关重要，因为有些马在坚硬的地面上表现较好，而有些马则偏好柔软或泥泞的草地。
EN： The phrase 'will have' is used to talk about a future fact or state. In horse racing, 'runners' refers to the participants (horses) in a race.
中文： “will have”用于描述未来的预计事实或状态。在赛马语境中，“runners”指的是参加比赛的马匹。
The party will have many guests.
派对将会有许多客人。
EN： In horse racing, a 'Handicap' is a race where horses carry different weights to make the race fair. 'Runners' is the standard term for the horses participating in a specific race.
中文： 在赛马中，“让赛”(Handicap) 是指马匹根据实力负担不同重量以示公平的比赛。“Runners”是赛马术语，专指参加某场比赛的马匹数量。
EN： Use 'hope + to + verb' to talk about something you want to happen in the future.
中文： 使用“hope + to + 动词”来表达你希望未来会发生的事情。
I hope to see you soon.
我希望很快能见到你。
EN： In horse racing, families often work together across generations. The Moore family is a prominent name in the sport, where training and riding skills are frequently passed down from grandfathers to grandsons.
中文： 在赛马运动中，家族成员通常会跨代合作。莫雅家族是该项运动中的知名家族，训练和骑术技巧经常由祖父传承给孙子。
EN： The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent sentences that have a similar or related idea.
中文： 连接词“and”用来连接两个意思相近或相关的独立句子。
I am a student, and my sister is a teacher.
我是一名学生，而我的姐姐是一位老师。
EN： In the horse racing world, it is very common for professions like trainers and riders to be passed down through families, creating multi-generational racing dynasties like the Moore family.
中文： 在赛马界，练马师和骑师等职业代代相传是非常普遍的现象，这常会形成像莫雅家族这样的赛马世家。
EN： Adverbs like 'closely' are used to describe how an action (verb) is performed. They often end in '-ly' and usually come after the verb or the object.
中文： 像 'closely' 这样的副词用来描述动作（动词）是如何进行的。它们通常以 '-ly' 结尾，并放在动词或宾语之后。
She listened to the teacher closely.
她仔细地听老师说话。
EN： Horse racing is a deeply rooted tradition in many English-speaking countries, especially the UK. Major events like the Derby are national highlights where people from all walks of life follow the results, often involving social gatherings and betting.
中文： 赛马在许多英语国家（尤其是英国）是有着深厚根基的传统。像“德比大赛”这样的大型赛事是国家的焦点，各行各业的人都会关注比赛结果，这通常也涉及社交聚会和博彩活动。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 经典的、传统上重要的赛事
在本文中： 令人兴奋的、刺激的
在本文中： 击败、赢过
在本文中： 训练师、教练
在本文中： 准备、训练
在本文中： （天气、场地等）状况、条件
在本文中： 参赛者（此处指参赛的马匹）
在本文中： 骑手、骑马的人
在本文中： 密切地、仔细地
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The ratio used to express the probability of a win and the potential payout (bet $1 to win $7).
赔率为一赔七
To be in a very good physical condition or performing very well.
状态极佳
The state of the surface on which a race or sport is held.
场地状况
The last section or concluding stage of an event.
最后阶段、末段