ski
Significado: Long runners attached to boots for gliding on snow
'Ski' refers to long, narrow runners attached to boots for gliding over snow. As a verb, it means to travel on skis. Skiing is both a popular recreational activity and competitive sport.
Ejemplos
- We're going to ski in the Alps this winter. 今年冬天我们要去阿尔卑斯山滑雪。Vamos a esquiar en los Alpes este invierno.今年の冬、私たちはアルプスでスキーをします。올겨울 우리는 알프스에서 스키를 탈 겁니다.
- She bought a new pair of skis. 她买了一副新滑雪板。Ella compró un par de esquís nuevos.彼女は新しいスキー板を買いました。그녀는 새 스키를 샀습니다.
- The ski resort was packed with holidaymakers. 滑雪胜地挤满了度假者。La estación de esquí estaba llena de vacacionistas.スキーリゾートは休暇客でいっぱいでした。스키 리조트는 휴가객들로 가득했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Norwegian 'ski' (a billet of wood, a snowshoe), from Old Norse 'skíð' (stick of wood, ski). One of several winter-sport terms English borrowed from Scandinavian languages in the 1800s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Norwegian 'ski' meaning a billet of wood or a snowshoe. Skiing originated in Scandinavia over 5,000 years ago as a means of transport and hunting in snowy conditions.
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