Olympics
/əˈlɪmpɪks/
CEFR level A2Topic SportWord #940 in the learning path
奥林匹克运动会
Definitions
n. An international sporting competition with summer and winter editions.
奥林匹克运动会
Example
Our family watched the Olympics together after dinner.
我们全家晚饭后一起观看了奥运会。
Hosting the Olympics can improve transport infrastructure, but governments must consider the long-term costs of maintaining sports facilities.
举办奥运会可以改善交通基础设施，但政府必须考虑维护体育设施的长期成本。
Collocations
- host the Olympics
- compete in the Olympics
- the Summer Olympics
- the Winter Olympics
Word family
- Olympic (adj.)
- Olympian (n.)
Synonyms
- Olympic Games
Usage tip
首字母大写，通常与the连用；也称the Olympic Games。
FAQ
- What does Olympics mean?
- An international sporting competition with summer and winter editions.
- How is Olympics pronounced?
- UK /əˈlɪmpɪks/, US /əˈlɪmpɪks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
