Definitions
n. A person trained to compete in sports requiring physical skill.
运动员
Example
The athlete stretched her legs before the morning race.
那位运动员在早上的比赛前伸展了双腿。
Young athletes need balanced training programmes that protect their health while allowing them to pursue sporting excellence.
年轻运动员需要均衡的训练计划，在追求卓越运动表现的同时保护健康。
Collocations
- professional athlete
- elite athlete
- a promising young athlete
Word family
- athletic (adj.)
- athletics (n.)
- athleticism (n.)
Synonyms
- sportsperson
Usage tip
athlete常泛指运动员，不只指田径选手。
FAQ
- What does athlete mean?
- A person trained to compete in sports requiring physical skill.
- How is athlete pronounced?
- UK /ˈæθliːt/, US /ˈæθliːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
