bouldering

/ˈbəʊldərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbəʊldərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbōl-d(ə-)riŋ/ (ame, mw)

bouldering — noun

1. a kind of climbing done on big rocks or short indoor walls near the ground, usua

1.名詞C1
釋義

a kind of climbing done on big rocks or short indoor walls near the ground, usually without a rope.

例句

Trang tried bouldering at an indoor gym after work on Friday.

try bouldering at an indoor gym

Theo enjoys bouldering because he can practise hard moves without long ropes.

bouldering without ropes on short climbing problems

同義詞
  • rock climbing

    broader term that also includes higher climbs with ropes

  • scrambling

    often less technical and usually done on longer rocky slopes

  • climbing

    general umbrella term, not specifically low and rope-free

文法句型

go bouldering

take up bouldering

indoor/outdoor bouldering

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often used after 'go': people say 'go bouldering' rather than 'do a bouldering'. It normally refers to climbing close to the ground with crash mats instead of ropes.

常見錯誤

❌We did a bouldering class yesterday.
✅We took a bouldering class yesterday.
💡'Bouldering' is normally uncountable, so use it after verbs like 'take up' or 'go' rather than with 'a'.
❌They checked their ropes before bouldering on the practice wall.
✅They checked the crash mats before bouldering on the practice wall.
💡This activity is usually done without ropes on low walls or rocks.