horsemanship

IPA/ˈhɔːsmənʃɪp/
KK[hˈɔrsmənʃɪp]IPA/ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/

horsemanship — 名詞

1. the ability to ride a horse well, including controlling the animal's speed and d

1.名詞B2
釋義

騎馬術

騎馬的技巧與能力

the ability to ride a horse well, including controlling the animal's speed and direction, staying seated as the horse moves, and responding to different terrains or obstacles.

例句

Maria amazed the judges with her horsemanship during the cross-country event.

Maria 在越野賽中的騎馬術令評審驚豔。

collocation: horsemanship + during [event]

The ranch foreman tested every new worker's horsemanship before letting them handle the cattle alone.

牧場領班會先測試每位新進員工的騎馬術,然後才讓他們獨自處理牛隻。

horsemanship tested/checked for a practical purpose

同義詞
  • equestrian skill

    more formal and slightly broader, covering dressage and jumping as well as general riding

  • riding ability

    more general, less tied to the art of controlling a horse

  • horse-handling skills

    emphasises control and care of the animal on the ground as well as on its back

文法句型

[uncountable noun]

用法筆記

This noun is uncountable, so it is not used with 'a' or in the plural. Use phrases like 'a high level of horsemanship' or 'horsemanship skills' to describe an individual's ability.

常見錯誤

He has a good horsemanship.
He has good horsemanship.
💡horsemanship is uncountable, so it does not take the article 'a'.
Her horsemanships impressed everyone.
Her horsemanship impressed everyone.
💡the noun has no plural form.