Sprint

Pronunciation:sprɪnt

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noun

A short, fast race over a distance, usually less than 400 meters.

一种在距离通常小于400米的短距离快速赛跑。

I signed up for a sprint next month, but I can't even sprint to the fridge without running out of breath!
After watching the Olympics, I realized I can only sprint to the couch during commercial breaks.
My cat thinks she's in a sprint competition whenever she sees a squirrel!

In track and field, a sprint is a common event and is often used to test speed.

verb

To run at full speed over a short distance.

在短距离内以全速奔跑。

I had to sprint to the bus this morning; I swear it’s always the bus that arrives early!
When I saw the ice cream truck, I suddenly discovered my sprinting abilities!
I decided to sprint to the finish line of my workout; unfortunately, I didn't know it was two miles away!

In sports, 'sprinting' is a key skill and is often featured in competitions.

adjective

Describing something that is done quickly or at high speed; often used in phrases such as 'sprint planning' in project management.

形容某事由快速或高速度完成；常用于项目管理中的短期规划。

Our team had a sprint session to finish the project before the deadline, and by 'sprint', I mean we just made it to the finish with a lot of coffee!
The sprint meeting was so fast that I almost missed the part where we decided to buy donuts!
I love sprint baking; it’s how I make cookies in record time, with just a hint of chaos!

In business and tech, 'sprint' can refer to a focused period of work, often seen in Agile methodologies.