How do you use "athlete" in a sentence?

She's a professional athlete who competes internationally. The athletes are preparing for the Olympic Games. He was a talented athlete in his youth, excelling at both football and cricket.

athlete

Q: What does "athlete" mean?

A person who is skilled in sports or physical exercise An athlete is someone who trains and competes in sports, particularly track and field events, though the term broadly applies to anyone who participates in physical sports at a competitive level. Athletes are typically known for their physical fitness, dedication to training, and sporting achievements.

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Meaning: A person who is skilled in sports or physical exercise

运动员

atleta, deportista

運動選手、アスリート

운동선수, 스포츠 선수

An athlete is someone who trains and competes in sports, particularly track and field events, though the term broadly applies to anyone who participates in physical sports at a competitive level. Athletes are typically known for their physical fitness, dedication to training, and sporting achievements.

Athlete 是指在体育运动中训练和比赛的人，尤其是田径项目，但这个术语广泛适用于任何参加竞技体育的人。运动员通常以身体健康、训练投入和体育成就著称。

Un athlete es alguien que entrena y compite en deportes, particularmente en eventos de atletismo, aunque el término se aplica ampliamente a cualquier persona que participa en deportes físicos a nivel competitivo. Los atletas son típicamente conocidos por su condición física, dedicación al entrenamiento y logros deportivos.

Athleteは、スポーツ、特に陸上競技でトレーニングし競技する人ですが、この用語は競技レベルでスポーツに参加する人全般に広く適用されます。アスリートは通常、体力、トレーニングへの献身、スポーツでの功績で知られています。

Athlete는 스포츠, 특히 육상 경기에서 훈련하고 경쟁하는 사람을 가리키지만, 경쟁적인 수준에서 신체 스포츠에 참여하는 모든 사람에게 널리 적용됩니다. 운동선수는 일반적으로 체력, 훈련에 대한 헌신, 스포츠 성과로 알려져 있습니다.

Examples

She's a professional athlete who competes internationally.
她是一名参加国际比赛的职业运动员。
Ella es una atleta profesional que compite internacionalmente.
彼女は国際大会に出場するプロのアスリートです。
그녀는 국제 대회에 출전하는 프로 운동선수입니다.
The athletes are preparing for the Olympic Games.
运动员们正在为奥运会做准备。
Los atletas se están preparando para los Juegos Olímpicos.
選手たちはオリンピックに向けて準備しています。
선수들은 올림픽을 위해 준비하고 있습니다.
He was a talented athlete in his youth, excelling at both football and cricket.
他年轻时是一名有天赋的运动员，在足球和板球方面都很出色。
Él era un atleta talentoso en su juventud, destacando tanto en fútbol como en críquet.
彼は若い頃、サッカーとクリケットの両方で優れた才能あるアスリートでした。
그는 젊은 시절 축구와 크리켓 모두에서 뛰어난 재능 있는 운동선수였습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'athleta', from Greek 'athlētēs' (combatant, champion), from 'athlein' (to contest for a prize), from 'athlon' (prize, contest). The Olympics' root word literally means 'prize-seeker.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal