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.
例文
1. Britain 's prospects of beating the United States in the relay looked poor.
英国がリレーで米国に勝つには、見通しはそれほど楽観的ではないように見える。
2.This metal tower is used to relay television signals to distant villages.
この金属塔は、遠い村にテレビ信号を中継するためのものです。
3.Messengers will relay your letters.
郵便配達人があなたの手紙を受け取る。
4.They will relay your message.
彼らはあなたのメッセージを伝えます。
5.Lewis has recently recovered his fitness and will clash with Christie in the 4 x 100 m relay .