Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
quiz rally
English answer:
quiz competition
Added to glossary by
Saleh Chowdhury, Ph.D.
Jul 27, 2004 06:12
19 yrs ago
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English term
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rally
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Environment & Ecology
What is the meaning of 'rally' in this context?
Environmental Quiz Rally
Q1. Which of the following substances destroy the ozone layer?
Q2. Which of the following refers to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide?
etc, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Environmental Quiz Rally
Q1. Which of the following substances destroy the ozone layer?
Q2. Which of the following refers to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide?
etc, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Responses
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Saleh Chowdhury, Ph.D.
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competition
In this context "rally" refers to "competition."
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Note added at 46 mins (2004-07-27 06:58:10 GMT)
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An examaple from:
http://www.lake-geneva-region.ch/index.cfm?page=/otv/destina...
\"The Lake Geneva Region invites you to take part in the Quiz Rally.
Prepare yourself for a virtual trip and win one of the many attractive prizes on offer.\"
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Note added at 50 mins (2004-07-27 07:02:45 GMT)
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another example from:
http://www.mainelincolncountynews.com/index.cfm?ID=6032
\"...watch demonstrations, such as a farrier demonstrating the proper care of a horse’s feet; attend horse movies together; and study for their upcoming Quiz Rally\".
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Note added at 46 mins (2004-07-27 06:58:10 GMT)
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An examaple from:
http://www.lake-geneva-region.ch/index.cfm?page=/otv/destina...
\"The Lake Geneva Region invites you to take part in the Quiz Rally.
Prepare yourself for a virtual trip and win one of the many attractive prizes on offer.\"
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Note added at 50 mins (2004-07-27 07:02:45 GMT)
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another example from:
http://www.mainelincolncountynews.com/index.cfm?ID=6032
\"...watch demonstrations, such as a farrier demonstrating the proper care of a horse’s feet; attend horse movies together; and study for their upcoming Quiz Rally\".
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks everyone."
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13 mins
Ramesh Madhavan
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Join for a common cause
Since saving the environment is a common cause, the organisers have called this Quiz a "rally"
rally[1,verb]rally[2,noun]rally[3,transitive verb]
Etymology: French rallier, from Old French ralier, from re- + alier to unite -- more at ALLY
transitive senses
1 a : to muster for a common purpose b : to recall to order
2 a : to arouse for action b : to rouse from depression or weakness
intransitive senses
1 : to come together again to renew an effort
2 : to join in a common cause
3 : RECOVER, REBOUND
4 : to engage in a rally
rally[1,verb]rally[2,noun]rally[3,transitive verb]
Etymology: French rallier, from Old French ralier, from re- + alier to unite -- more at ALLY
transitive senses
1 a : to muster for a common purpose b : to recall to order
2 a : to arouse for action b : to rouse from depression or weakness
intransitive senses
1 : to come together again to renew an effort
2 : to join in a common cause
3 : RECOVER, REBOUND
4 : to engage in a rally
Peer comment(s):
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Kevin Pfeiffer (X)
: Interesting case. I think that the 4th def. (also "rallye"): an automobile competition using public roads & ordinary traffic rules" is intended here; this meaning has been (very, very loosely) used here, i.e. no autos just the spirit of a rally.
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Thank you Kevin for your views. I was trying to interpret inside the context - "Environmental". Also, in a rally, loosers of one stage go on to the next stage to accumulate more points. They are not "Knocked Out".
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airmailrpl
: Join for a common cause
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Thanks.
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karmarkara
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get into order again / comming (or bringing) together
get into ordr again = The pollution level rallied after the abnormal increment.
comming together = comming to gether for support / awareness
comming together = comming to gether for support / awareness
Peer comment(s):
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humbird
: Ramash and Saleh's answers are standard definition, but in this case I believe you are right. Translation always demand few flexibility under given context.
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Paul Dixon
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Quick Competition
The use of the word "rally" appears to suggest speed.
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Name of the quiz
Ramesh and Saleh's answers are standard and dictionary definitions. However, in this case it appears like a name of the quiz, like a "quick test". Correct answer takes larger context.
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Note added at 8 hrs 32 mins (2004-07-27 14:44:31 GMT)
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I do not believe asker did not check dictionary prior to this posting. Provided she did then, what she needs is a bit beyond such interpretation.
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Note added at 8 hrs 32 mins (2004-07-27 14:44:31 GMT)
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I do not believe asker did not check dictionary prior to this posting. Provided she did then, what she needs is a bit beyond such interpretation.
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