alpinism

IPA/ˈælpɪnɪzəm/
IPA/ˈælpɪnɪzəm/

alpinism — noun

1. a difficult type of mountain climbing that takes place on very high, snow-covere

1.名詞B2
釋義

a difficult type of mountain climbing that takes place on very high, snow-covered peaks, where climbers use special equipment such as ropes, ice axes, and boots with spikes

例句

Mira took up alpinism when she moved to Switzerland and saw the Alps every morning.

The rescue team trained for years in alpinism before attempting the Everest climb.

trained for years in [+activity] — preposition in

同義詞
  • mountaineering

    more general term; alpinism emphasises technical ice and snow climbing at high altitude

  • mountain climbing

    broader and less formal; can include any ascent from a walk to a technical climb

  • climbing

    very broad; includes rock climbing, bouldering, and indoor climbing as well

文法句型

alpinism + singular verb

in alpinism

of alpinism

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable. The term carries a connotation of technical climbing on snow and ice at high altitude, as opposed to general hiking or rock climbing on smaller mountains.

常見錯誤

❌I enjoy alpinism on small hills near my house.
✅I enjoy hillwalking on small hills near my house.
💡alpinism refers specifically to climbing very high mountains with technical equipment, not walking on low hills.
❌I bought shoes for alpinism at the supermarket.
✅I bought boots with spikes for alpinism at the outdoor shop.
💡alpinism requires special gear such as ropes, ice axes, and boots designed for snow and ice.