sportsman
/ˈspɔːtsmən/ · /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
CEFR level B1Topic SportWord #2366 in the learning path
男运动员；男性运动爱好者
Definitions
n. a man who plays sports, especially with skill
男运动员；男性运动爱好者
Example
My uncle was a keen sportsman in his youth.
我叔叔年轻时非常热爱运动。
A successful sportsman can encourage young people to exercise regularly and develop confidence through physical activity.
成功的男运动员可以鼓励年轻人经常锻炼，并通过体育活动培养自信。
Collocations
- keen sportsman
- professional sportsman
- talented sportsman
Word family
- sportswoman (n.)
- sport (n.)
- sporting (adj.)
- sportsmanship (n.)
Synonyms
- athlete
Usage tip
特指男性；不强调性别时可用athlete。
FAQ
- What does sportsman mean?
- a man who plays sports, especially with skill
- How is sportsman pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɔːtsmən/, US /ˈspɔːrtsmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
