sportsman
UK/'spɔːtsmən/US/'spɒ:tsmәn/
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Definitions
n.
A man who plays sports, especially as an amateur; one who shows fair play and good spirit.
运动员（男）；有体育精神的人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsportscarry, bear
+
manhand
=sportsman
sport (with possessive/plural -s) + man = a man involved in sport. Carries an implication of fair play, not just athletic ability.
Common Collocations
- 1.true sportsman真正的运动员
- 2.outdoor sportsman户外运动爱好者
- 3.professional sportsman职业运动员
- 4.gentleman sportsman绅士运动员
Example Sentences
- 1.
A true sportsman accepts defeat gracefully.
- 2.
He has been a keen sportsman all his life.