decathlon — An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈkæθlən/
Korean meaning: 10개의 다른 육상 종목으로 구성된 종합 경기
Korean pronunciation: 디**캐**슬런
Example Sentences
- The decathlon is often called the ultimate test of athletic ability.
- After failing at the shot put, he joked that decathlon stands for 'definitely can't handle ten!'
- She's so versatile that she could probably win a decathlon of household chores.
decathlon
NOUN//dɪˈkæθlən//
An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events
The decathlon champion collapses across the finish line after ten brutal events.
From biathlon to triathlon, the ultimate is decathlon!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '10'을 의미하는 'deca'와 '경기'를 의미하는 'athlon'이 합쳐진 말입니다. 마치 10가지 무기를 다루는 전사처럼 10개 종목을 마스터해야 하는 경기라는 의미입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The decathlon is often called the ultimate test of athletic ability.”
“After failing at the shot put, he joked that decathlon stands for 'definitely can't handle ten!'”
“She's so versatile that she could probably win a decathlon of household chores.”
“Training for decathlon requires mastering both speed and strength events.”
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