athletics

🇬🇧 UK/æθ'letiks/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

Sports and physical activities, especially track and field events; competitive sporting activities requiring fitness and skill

体育运动;田径运动

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
athleticstem
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icsrelating to, having the nature of
=athletics

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The school invested heavily in athletics to improve student health outcomes.

  • 2.

    He participated in athletics competitions throughout his entire college career.

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