athletics
athletics — 名詞
1. the collection of competitive sports that involve running races, jumping for hei
田徑
跑步、跳躍及投擲等競技運動
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.
Rin 在學校運動會的田徑項目中贏得了兩面金牌。
athletics
The athletics track at the stadium was resurfaced last summer.
體育館的田徑跑道去年夏天重新鋪設了。
athletics track
Liam decided to join the athletics club to improve his sprinting technique.
Liam 決定加入田徑俱樂部來改善自己的短跑技術。
Samira's favourite athletics event is the long jump, which she practises every weekend.
Samira 最喜歡的田徑項目是跳遠，她每個週末都會練習。
The coach said athletics builds both physical strength and mental discipline.
教練說田徑運動能同時培養體力和紀律性。
- 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
體育
各類運動與體能活動的總稱
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.
該校提供多種體育活動，包括籃球、網球和游泳。
wide range of athletics
Valentina's parents encouraged her to take part in athletics after school.
Valentina 的父母鼓勵她課後參加體育活動。
take part in athletics
Many universities give scholarships to students who excel in athletics.
許多大學提供獎學金給體育表現優異的學生。
Gabriela thinks athletics is a great way to stay healthy and make new friends.
Gabriela 認為體育運動是保持健康和結交新朋友的好方法。
The athletics programme at the local community centre includes yoga and dance classes.
當地社區中心的體育課程包含瑜珈和舞蹈課。
- 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.