| 单词 | altitude training |
| 释义 | > as lemmasaltitude training altitude training n. (a) physical exercise carried out at moderately high altitude for at least several weeks, to achieve increased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and other physiological benefits of acclimatization to altitude, now esp. before a sporting event; (b) training given to a pilot in how to fly at high altitudes. ΚΠ 1908 Progressive Med. 3 40 Our patient before his altitude training was much below the normal muscular efficiency, and unfit even for his routine work. 1927 Lit. Digest 9 July 52/2 A distinction must be made as to the sports for which this ‘altitude’ training would be fitted. 1941 Oakland (Calif.) Trib. 4 Aug. (heading) Altitude Training For Cadets. 1998 M. Maunder & P. Moore Sun in Eclipse 136 Pilots undergoing altitude training describe a shot of oxygen as being like ‘switching the light on’. 2006 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 26 July c12/2 Not everyone agrees about how effective altitude training really is, but many athletes and trainers are firm believers. < as lemmas |
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