sailing
/ˈseɪlɪŋ/
CEFR level A2Topic SportWord #1462 in the learning path
帆船运动；帆船航行
Definitions
n. The activity of travelling in a boat powered by wind.
帆船运动；帆船航行
n. A scheduled journey or departure by a ship or ferry.
船舶航班
Example
We went sailing on the lake last weekend.
上周末我们去湖上玩帆船了。
Sailing clubs can encourage outdoor exercise while teaching young people teamwork and respect for marine environments.
帆船俱乐部能鼓励户外锻炼，同时培养年轻人的团队合作精神和对海洋环境的尊重。
Collocations
- go sailing
- a sailing club
- a sailing boat
- regular sailings
Word family
- sail (v.)
- sail (n.)
- sailor (n.)
Usage tip
运动义不可数；航班义可数，如daily sailings。
FAQ
- What does sailing mean?
- The activity of travelling in a boat powered by wind. A scheduled journey or departure by a ship or ferry.
- How is sailing pronounced?
- UK /ˈseɪlɪŋ/, US /ˈseɪlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
