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单词 zorbing
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Definition of zorbing in English:

zorbing

noun ˈzɔːbɪŋˈzôrbiNG
mass noun
  • A sport in which one is secured inside a large transparent ball which is then rolled along the ground or down hills.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is also deemed the adventure capital of the world with its bungee jumping, white-water rafting, jet-boating, zorbing (rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball), skydiving, abseiling and hang-gliding.
    • Unlike free running and other kinds of endurance sports, zorbing does not require any level of skill or fitness, only the ability to keep down your food!
    • The site has the longest Zorb run in the UK and offers zorbing for corporate days out and parties.

Origin

1990s: invented word from zorb (the name of the ball used in this activity) + -ing1.

 
 

Definition of zorbing in US English:

zorbing

nounˈzôrbiNG
  • A sport in which a participant is secured inside an inner capsule in a large, transparent ball that is then rolled along the ground or down hills.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is also deemed the adventure capital of the world with its bungee jumping, white-water rafting, jet-boating, zorbing (rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball), skydiving, abseiling and hang-gliding.
    • The site has the longest Zorb run in the UK and offers zorbing for corporate days out and parties.
    • Unlike free running and other kinds of endurance sports, zorbing does not require any level of skill or fitness, only the ability to keep down your food!

Origin

1990s: invented word from Zorb (the name of the ball used in this activity) + -ing.

 
 
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