track and field — Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
Pronunciation (IPA): /træk ænd fiːld/
Korean meaning: 달리기, 뛰기, 던지기 등의 육상 경기
Korean pronunciation: **트랙** 앤드 **필드**
Example Sentences
- My PE teacher said I should join the track and field team because I run like a cheetah... or maybe a hamster on a wheel.
- Track and field requires both speed and technique.
- The Olympics feature many track and field world records.
track and field
NOUN//træk ænd fiːld//
Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
Athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
Drop the pack off your back, sprint ahead on the track!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
트랙(track)은 길이나 경로를 의미하는 옛 프랑스어에서, 필드(field)는 평평한 땅을 뜻하는 고대 영어에서 왔습니다. 육상 경기장의 둥근 달리기 코스와 그 안의 평평한 운동장을 표현한 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My PE teacher said I should join the track and field team because I run like a cheetah... or maybe a hamster on a wheel.”
“Track and field requires both speed and technique.”
“The Olympics feature many track and field world records.”
“He threw the javelin so badly in track and field practice that the coach suggested he try chess instead.”
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