Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
racing (as adjective)
English answer:
passion for racing
Added to glossary by
Carol C.W. CHUNG
Apr 24, 2006 19:34
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What are the possible meanings that can be inferred from this phrase: "I have a racing passion"
1) I have a passion to race cars
2) I have a passion (for something, but not stated) that is so racing (so strong)
Is number 2 a valid inference?
Thanks so much in advance!!
1) I have a passion to race cars
2) I have a passion (for something, but not stated) that is so racing (so strong)
Is number 2 a valid inference?
Thanks so much in advance!!
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| 4 +6 | passion for racing |
Jack Doughty
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Jack Doughty
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passion for racing
I am pretty sure it cannot be used in the other way you suggest, it would have to be a passion for racing (not necessarily motor racing, could be horse racing)
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jccantrell
: Yep, Your heart may race, but never heard passion racing.
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Thank you. You might have a rising passion though.
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carly kelly
: yes, a passion for racing is what I'd say too.
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Thank you.
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Anna Quail
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Thank you.
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Tony M
: But it would be a nice analogy with 'raging passion'
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Thank you. Yes, I thought of "rising", but "raging" is even better!
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Alfa Trans (X)
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Thank you.
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Isodynamia
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you Jack and everybody!"
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