| 单词 | athleticism |
| 释义 | athleticism (once / 15929 pages) n Athleticism is the quality of having the kind of strength and energy that makes a great athlete. It takes athleticism to run marathons, play pro football, or sprint down a cobblestone street in high heels without falling. Athleticism might get you a basketball scholarship to college or help you win most of the tennis matches you play. When you're particularly good at a sport, people will praise your athleticism. Although it’s usually used with sports, athleticism can describe any quality of strength and energy. It takes musical athleticism to play Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit on piano. The word is rooted in the Greek athlētēs, "prizefighter or contestant in the games." WORD FAMILYathletic: athletically, athleticism, athletics+/athlete: athletes, athletic USAGE EXAMPLESWhat he lacked in arm strength he compensated for with accuracy, smarts and athleticism, an ideal fit for Sochor’s system. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) Swinney said it’s the athleticism of Wilkins and Lawrence that screamed offense to him. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) The second-year pro and dunk machine is a key reserve for the Lakers, who miss his athleticism and effort. Washington Times(Dec 26, 2016) n intense energy his music is characterized by a happy athleticism Syn|Hyper strenuosity energy, vigor, vigour, zip forceful exertion |
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