- (especially British English)
a result in a race when two of those taking part finish at exactly the same time （速度比赛中两个参赛者）同时到达终点，成绩并列 The race was declared a dead heat. 该项赛事出现了并列成绩。
- (North American English)
a situation during a race or competition, etc. when two or more people are at the same level 势均力敌；不分胜负；不相上下