golf
Significado: A sport in which players hit a small ball into holes using clubs
Golf is an outdoor sport where players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. It's popular worldwide and often associated with business networking. Common terms include 'golf course,' 'golf club' (both the venue and the equipment), and 'a round of golf.'
Ejemplos
- He plays golf every Sunday morning. 他每个星期天早上打高尔夫球。Él juega al golf todos los domingos por la mañana.彼は毎週日曜日の朝ゴルフをします。그는 매주 일요일 아침 골프를 칩니다.
- The hotel has an 18-hole golf course. 这家酒店有一个18洞的高尔夫球场。El hotel tiene un campo de golf de 18 hoyos.ホテルには18ホールのゴルフコースがあります。호텔에는 18홀 골프장이 있습니다.
- They discussed business over a round of golf. 他们在打高尔夫的时候讨论了生意。Discutieron negocios durante una partida de golf.彼らはゴルフのラウンド中にビジネスの話をしました。그들은 골프를 치면서 비즈니스 이야기를 나눴습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Of uncertain origin, first recorded in Scottish English in the 15th century. Possibly from Scots 'gowf' meaning 'to strike, hit', or from Dutch 'kolf' (club, bat). The sport originated in Scotland in the medieval period.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word 'golf' likely comes from the Scottish word 'gowf' meaning 'to strike.' Despite the popular myth, it does not stand for 'Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden' - this is a backronym invented long after the word existed.
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