equestrian
/ɪˈkwestriən/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈkwestriən/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈkwe-strē-ən/ (ame, mw) · /ɪˈkwes.tri.ən/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈkwes.tri.ən/ (ame, ipa)
equestrian — adjective
- equestrianpositive
- more equestriancomparative
- most equestriansuperlative
1. relating to the activity or sport of riding a horse, including the equipment, pl
relating to the activity or sport of riding a horse, including the equipment, places, and events connected with it.
Nora packed her riding boots and helmet for the equestrian competition in Devon.
collocation: equestrian competition / equestrian event
The equestrian centre offers lessons for beginners and advanced riders alike.
collocation: equestrian centre / equestrian facilities
The Watanabe family spent the weekend at an equestrian farm in the countryside.
Kwame was thrilled to win a gold medal in the equestrian event at the games.
The estate has its own equestrian facilities, including stables and a dressage arena.
文法句型
equestrian + noun
用法筆記
Equestrian is used mainly in formal or written contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers typically say 'horseback riding' or 'riding' instead — for example, 'a riding school' rather than 'an equestrian school.'
常見錯誤
equestrian — noun
- equestriansingular
- equestriansplural
1. someone whose work or hobby involves riding horses, often at a professional leve
someone whose work or hobby involves riding horses, often at a professional level in show jumping, racing, or dressage, or with notable skill.
The young equestrian trained at dawn every morning before school began.
adjective + equestrian: young / professional / skilled equestrian
Diego's uncle was a professional equestrian who competed in national show-jumping events.
Anika is a skilled equestrian who has been riding since she was six years old.
Equine veterinarians work closely with equestrians to keep competition horses healthy.
As an experienced equestrian, Clara knew how to calm a nervous horse during a storm.
- rider
more general and informal; 'rider' can refer to someone riding any animal or vehicle, not only a horse.
- horseman / horsewoman
traditional terms that specify gender; 'equestrian' is now preferred as a gender-neutral alternative.
- jockey
a narrower term referring specifically to a professional horse racer, not a general horse rider.
文法句型
a/an + adjective + equestrian
用法筆記
Equestrian is more formal than 'rider' or 'horse rider.' In everyday conversation, 'rider' is the normal word. The word equestrian is also increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative to 'horseman' or 'horsewoman.'