equestrian

/ɪˈkwestriən/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈkwestriən/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈkwe-strē-ən/ (ame, mw) · /ɪˈkwes.tri.ən/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈkwes.tri.ən/ (ame, ipa)

equestrianpositive
more equestriancomparative
most equestriansuperlative

1.形容詞B2

釋義

馬術的

與騎馬相關的

relating to the activity or sport of riding a horse, including the equipment, places, and events connected with it.

例句

Nora packed her riding boots and helmet for the equestrian competition in Devon.

Nora 帶上她的馬靴和安全帽，前往德文郡參加馬術比賽。

collocation: equestrian competition / equestrian event

The equestrian centre offers lessons for beginners and advanced riders alike.

這間馬術中心為初學者和進階騎手提供課程。

collocation: equestrian centre / equestrian facilities

同義詞

riding
more general and informal; 'riding boots' is used in both formal and casual speech, while 'equestrian boots' sounds more technical.
horseback
used chiefly in the phrase 'horseback riding'; less formal and never used attributively before a noun like 'horseback centre.'

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

❌She wore an equestrian helmet for cycling.

✅She wore a cycling helmet when riding her bicycle.

💡Equestrian describes horse riding specifically, not any vehicle.

❌The horse was very equestrian.

✅The horse was very well trained for riding.

💡Equestrian describes activities and facilities, not the horse itself.

equestriansingular
equestriansplural

1.名詞B2

釋義

騎師；騎手

騎馬的人，尤指職業或技巧高超者

someone whose work or hobby involves riding horses, often at a professional level in show jumping, racing, or dressage, or with notable skill.

例句

The young equestrian trained at dawn every morning before school began.

那位年輕的騎手每天天還沒亮就開始訓練，然後才去上學。

adjective + equestrian: young / professional / skilled equestrian

Diego's uncle was a professional equestrian who competed in national show-jumping events.

Diego 的叔叔是一名職業騎師，曾參加全國馬術障礙賽。

同義詞

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.'

常見錯誤

❌The equestrian drove his car to the store.

✅The equestrian rode her horse along the trail.

💡An equestrian is actively riding a horse, not a person who simply owns or likes horses.

❌She is an equestrian who has never sat on a horse.

✅She is a horse lover who has never sat on a horse.

💡Being an equestrian requires riding ability.

equestrian

equestrian — 形容詞

1. relating to the activity or sport of riding a horse, including the equipment, pl

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常見錯誤

equestrian — 名詞

1. someone whose work or hobby involves riding horses, often at a professional leve

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