free skate

IPA/ˈfriː ˌskeɪt/
IPA/ˈfriː ˌskeɪt/

free skate — noun

1. the longer main section of a figure skating competition, following the short pro

1.名詞B2
釋義

the longer main section of a figure skating competition, following the short program, where competitors present a custom routine combining jumps, spins, and footwork to music they select on their own.

例句

Charlotte fell on her triple axel in the free skate and scored well on spins.

The audience gave Tariq a standing ovation after his free skate routine ended.

collocation: free skate routine

同義詞
  • free program

    used interchangeably in international competitions; 'program' is slightly more formal

  • long program

    informal name that highlights the longer duration compared with the short program

  • long skate

    occasional informal variant, less common in official contexts

反義詞
  • short program

    the first, shorter section of a figure skating competition

用法筆記

The free skate is the second and longer portion of a figure skating competition; the first part is the short program. A skater's total score combines points from both parts.

常見錯誤

❌She won a gold medal in the free skate short program.
✅She won a gold medal in the free skate.
💡The free skate is a separate part; do not combine it with 'short program'.
❌He practices free skating every afternoon.' (when meaning general skating practice)
✅He practices his free skate routine every afternoon.
💡'Free skating' refers to a competition segment, not casual practice on the ice.