equestrianism

/ɪˈkwestriənɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈkwestriənɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /-rēəˌnizəm/ (ame, mw)

equestrianism — noun

1. the field of learning, enjoying, or competing in horse riding

1.名詞C1
釋義

the field of learning, enjoying, or competing in horse riding

例句

Mira discovered equestrianism at camp and saved for weekly riding lessons.

discover and take up equestrianism as a sport

After school, Tariq volunteers at the stable because equestrianism means so much to him.

同義詞
  • horse riding

    the everyday phrase for the activity, especially lessons or leisure riding

  • horsemanship

    focuses more on riding skill and control than on the whole sport or field

  • riding

    shorter and less exact because it can also refer to bicycles or motorcycles

文法句型

[uncountable] equestrianism

take up equestrianism

a career in equestrianism

用法筆記

Usually used in formal or organised-sport contexts. In everyday conversation, people often say 'horse riding' or 'riding' instead when talking about lessons or a personal hobby.

常見錯誤

❌My brother does equestrianism every Saturday.
✅My brother goes horse riding every Saturday.
💡'equestrianism' usually names the sport or field as a whole, while everyday English often uses 'go horse riding' for the regular activity.
❌The school has an equestrianism team.
✅The school has an equestrian team.
💡'equestrian' is the usual adjective before another noun, while 'equestrianism' names the activity itself.