steeplechase
US /ˈstiː.pəl.tʃeɪs/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl.tʃeɪs/
名詞
1.
障礙賽馬, 越野障礙賽
a horse race over a course with fences and ditches
範例:
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The jockey prepared his horse for the challenging steeplechase.
騎師為挑戰性的障礙賽馬做好了準備。
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The annual steeplechase attracts thousands of spectators.
一年一度的障礙賽馬吸引了成千上萬的觀眾。
2.
障礙賽, 障礙跑
an athletic race, typically 3,000 meters, in which runners have to negotiate various obstacles, including water jumps
範例:
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He trained rigorously for the 3,000-meter steeplechase event.
他為3000米障礙賽進行了嚴格訓練。
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Winning the Olympic steeplechase is a dream for many athletes.
贏得奧運障礙賽是許多運動員的夢想。
動詞
參加障礙賽, 進行障礙跑
to take part in a steeplechase
範例:
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The athlete hopes to steeplechase in the next Olympics.
這位運動員希望在下屆奧運會上參加障礙賽。
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They will steeplechase across the muddy fields.
他們將進行障礙賽穿過泥濘的田野。