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one-horse race
noun[ Cusually singular ]
uk /ˌwʌn.hɔːs ˈreɪs/ us /ˌwʌn.hɔːrs ˈreɪs/
a race or competition that only one of the competitors has a real chance of winning: 只有一位参赛者有机会获胜的比赛，一位参赛者遥遥领先的比赛
This election has been a one-horse race right from the start.这场竞选从一开始就是一场一人稳操胜券的竞赛。
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omnium
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