cardio
/ˈkɑːdiəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈɑrdio] /ˈkɑːrdiəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈɑrdio] /ˈkär-dē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce cardio (audio)/ (ame, mw)
cardio — 名詞
1. exercise such as running, cycling, or dancing that is done to raise your heartbe
有氧運動
讓心跳加快的健身運動
exercise such as running, cycling, or dancing that is done to raise your heartbeat and improve fitness
Felix does cardio for thirty minutes before lifting weights at the gym.
Felix 先做三十分鐘的有氧運動,再開始在健身房舉重。
do cardio for [time] before another workout
After school, Sumin chose cardio instead of another hour on the sofa.
放學後,Sumin 選了做有氧運動,而不是再躺在沙發上一小時。
After climbing two flights of stairs felt hard, Noor added more cardio to the plan.
爬兩層樓梯都覺得吃力後,Noor 把更多有氧運動加進了計畫。
Christopher hates early mornings, but cardio helps him wake up fast.
Christopher 雖然討厭早起,但做有氧運動能讓他很快清醒。
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in fitness talk. People often say do cardio, add cardio, or more cardio rather than use a plural form.
常見錯誤
cardio — 形容詞
- cardiopositive
- more cardiocomparative
- most cardiosuperlative
1. connected with the heart and the blood vessels that move blood around the body
心血管的
與心臟和血液循環有關
connected with the heart and the blood vessels that move blood around the body
The doctor ordered cardio tests after Theo reported sharp chest pain.
Theo 說胸口有刺痛感後,醫師安排了心血管檢查。
before noun: cardio test / cardio check
A cardio clinic opened beside the hospital's main emergency entrance.
一家心血管專科診所在醫院主要急診入口旁開幕了。
Sahil now works in a cardio ward that treats heart failure.
Sahil 現在在治療心臟衰竭的心血管病房工作。
Rafael booked a cardio check because his heartbeat felt unusually fast.
Rafael 因為覺得自己的心跳快得不尋常,所以預約了心血管檢查。
- cardiovascular
the fuller and more formal medical term
用法筆記
Used mainly before a noun in medical settings, especially with words such as clinic, test, ward, or check.
2. used for exercise that makes your heart work harder and helps build stamina
有氧的
指讓心跳加快的運動訓練
used for exercise that makes your heart work harder and helps build stamina
Apinya bought a cardio machine for the small apartment gym.
Apinya 為小公寓裡的健身角落買了一台有氧訓練機。
before noun: cardio machine / cardio class
Maja prefers cardio sessions with music instead of quiet strength training.
Maja 比起安靜的肌力訓練,更喜歡配著音樂的有氧課程。
The trainer planned a cardio circuit before the class moved to stretching.
教練先安排了一組有氧循環訓練,之後全班才進入伸展。
Eitan skipped the cardio block because his ankle was still swollen.
Eitan 因為腳踝還在腫,所以跳過了那段有氧訓練。
- aerobic
more formal and often used in exercise science or class names
用法筆記
This sense describes workout types, equipment, or parts of a class. Distinguish it from adjective sense 1, which is medical.