athletics 集合名词,常指需要体力与技术的sports与games,特指跳高、跑等竞技项目。
sport 含义比athletics广泛,指各种形式的体育运动,尤指户外的如游泳、钓鱼、划船、登山等运动。
game 主要指决定胜负的游戏、比赛,通常有一定的规则,参加者必须遵守,如蓝球、足球等。也作“运动会”解。
参考例句
1. Weightlifting is one of "heavy athletics". 举重是“重竞技项目之一。
2. In the domain of athletics, generic accessory has now become vital equipment. 在竞技领域,普通辅助部件有现在成为的重要设备。
3. America's devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. 美国人对于运动的投入形成了一个新的富有阶级:职业运动员。
英英解释
n.
1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
2. a contest between athletes
3. participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity