athletics
athletics — noun
1. the collection of competitive sports that involve running races, jumping for hei
the collection of competitive sports that involve running races, jumping for height or distance, and throwing objects such as a javelin or shot put, typically held on a track and field
Rin won two gold medals in athletics at the school sports day.
athletics
The athletics track at the stadium was resurfaced last summer.
athletics track
Liam decided to join the athletics club to improve his sprinting technique.
Samira's favourite athletics event is the long jump, which she practises every weekend.
The coach said athletics builds both physical strength and mental discipline.
- track and field
identical meaning; 'athletics' is more common in British English, 'track and field' more common in American English
- track events
narrower — only the running races within athletics
文法句型
athletics + singular verb
用法筆記
In British English, this sense carries the narrow meaning of track-and-field sports. American English more often uses the broader sense (see sense 2). The word takes a singular verb: 'Athletics is my favourite sport.'
常見錯誤
2. organised sports and physical activities of any kind, especially those offered b
organised sports and physical activities of any kind, especially those offered by schools, colleges, or community programmes
The school offers a wide range of athletics, including basketball, tennis, and swimming.
wide range of athletics
Valentina's parents encouraged her to take part in athletics after school.
take part in athletics
Many universities give scholarships to students who excel in athletics.
Gabriela thinks athletics is a great way to stay healthy and make new friends.
The athletics programme at the local community centre includes yoga and dance classes.
- sports
more general and much more common in everyday speech
- physical education
more formal; specifically refers to school classes that teach sports and fitness
文法句型
athletics + singular verb
用法筆記
Predominantly used in American English and in school contexts. Covers all organised sports, not limited to track and field. Takes a singular verb.