Definitions
v. to move over ice or ground wearing special wheeled or bladed shoes
滑冰；滑旱冰
n. a boot with a blade or wheels for moving smoothly
冰鞋；旱冰鞋
Example
We skate around the rink every Saturday afternoon.
我们每周六下午都在溜冰场滑冰。
Public facilities where children can skate safely encourage physical activity and provide affordable recreation for families.
供儿童安全滑冰的公共设施能鼓励体育活动，并为家庭提供经济实惠的娱乐选择。
Collocations
- ice skate
- roller skate
- a pair of skates
Word family
- skater (n.)
- skating (n.)
Usage tip
鞋子常用复数skates；go skating表示去滑冰。
FAQ
- What does skate mean?
- to move over ice or ground wearing special wheeled or bladed shoes a boot with a blade or wheels for moving smoothly
- How is skate pronounced?
- UK /skeɪt/, US /skeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
