late 14c., "hounds placed along a line of chase," from Middle French relai "reserve pack of hounds or other animals" (13c.), from Old French relaier "to exchange tired animals for fresh," literally "leave behind," from re- "back" (see re-) + laier "to leave" (see delay (v.)). The etymological sense is "to leave (dogs) behind (in order to take fresh ones)." Of horses, 1650s. Electromagnetic sense first recorded 1860. As a type of foot-race, it is attested from 1898.
relay (v.)
c. 1400, "to set a pack of (fresh) hounds after a quarry;" also "change horses," from Old French relaiier, from relai (see relay (n.)). Related: Relayed; relaying.
雙語例句
1. Britain's prospects of beating the United States in the relay looked poor.
英國要在接力賽中戰勝美國，前景看上去并不那么樂觀。
來自柯林斯例句
2. This metal tower is used to relay television signals to distant villages.
這個金屬塔是用于向遙遠的村子轉播電視訊號的.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Messengers will relay your letters.
郵遞員將接轉你的信件.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. They will relay your message.
他們會轉達你的口信.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Lewis has recently recovered his fitness and will clash with Christie in the 4x100m relay.