sportsperson
/ˈspɔːtspɜːsn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈspɔːrtspɜːrsn/ (ame, ipa)
sportsperson — 名詞
- sportspersonsingular
- sportspersonsplural
1. A person who takes part in sports on a regular basis, whether for fun or as a pa
運動員
經常從事運動的人，尤指擅長者
A person who takes part in sports on a regular basis, whether for fun or as a paid career, and who often performs at a skilled level.
Mei-Lin became a professional sportsperson after winning her first tennis tournament at sixteen.
Mei-Lin 在十六歲贏得第一場網球比賽後，成為了一名職業運動員。
professional sportsperson — follows article 'a'
The local council provides training facilities for young sportspeople from all backgrounds.
當地政府為來自各種背景的年輕運動員提供訓練設施。
plural form: sportspeople
Olga's grandfather was a well-known sportsperson who represented his country at the Olympic Games.
Olga 的祖父是位著名的運動員，曾代表國家參加奧運會。
Hassan became a full-time sportsperson after breaking the national junior record in the 400 metres.
Hassan 在四百公尺項目打破全國青少年紀錄後，成為了全職運動員。
Top sportspeople often work with nutritionists and coaches to stay at their best.
頂尖運動員經常與營養師和教練合作，以保持最佳狀態。
- athlete
More common and broader; can refer to anyone trained in sports, especially track and field; sportsperson is more neutral and inclusive.
- player
Usually limited to team sports (football player, tennis player); sportsperson covers both team and individual sports.
- sportsman / sportswoman
Gender-specific equivalents; sportsperson is preferred when the gender is unknown or irrelevant.
文法句型
sportsperson + verb (singular)
sportspeople + verb (plural)
用法筆記
The plural form is sportspeople. This word is a gender-neutral alternative to sportsman or sportswoman and is common in official or institutional contexts.