in (or no longer in) contention for an award, victory, or a place in a team
（不）参加竞赛
he is in the running for an Oscar.
他参与竞争奥斯卡奖项。
set the pace in a race or activity
定步速；决定速度
[often as imperative]used when angrily rejecting or disagreeing with someone
见鬼，见鬼去吧（用于表示愤怒地拒绝某人或与某人意见不一）
I hope you told that boss of yours to take a running jump.
我希望你叫你那个头儿见鬼去吧。
take over as pacesetter in a race
领跑
Entered as a contender in a competition.
参加比赛：以竞争者身份参加比赛
Having the possibility of winning or placing well in a competition.
有赢的希望：在竞争中有可能获胜或取得好名次的
Not entered as a contender in a competition.
没有参加竞争的
Having no possibility of winning or placing well in a competition.
无赢的希望：在竞争中没有可能获胜或取得好名次的