athlete — A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæθliːt/
Korean meaning: 스포츠와 다른 형태의 신체 운동에 능숙한 사람, 운동선수
Korean pronunciation: **애**쓸리트
Example Sentences
- The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.
- As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.
- The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.
athlete
NOUN//ˈæθliːt//
A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
A professional athlete wins the race with superior speed and training
The athlete learned to compete and became elite!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스의 경기장에서 상금(athlon)을 놓고 경쟁하던 선수들을 가리키던 말에서 유래되었습니다. 올림픽의 발상지답게 그리스어에서 시작된 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The athlete's biggest opponent wasn't other players, but the snack vending machine in the gym.”
“As a professional athlete, she maintains a strict diet and training regimen.”
“The young athlete's mother was more nervous than him before the big competition.”
“Many athletes struggle with career transitions after retirement from sports.”
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