steeplechase
US /ˈstiː.pəl.tʃeɪs/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl.tʃeɪs/
名词
1.
障碍赛马, 越野障碍赛
a horse race over a course with fences and ditches
示例:
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The jockey prepared his horse for the challenging steeplechase.
骑师为挑战性的障碍赛马做好了准备。
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The annual steeplechase attracts thousands of spectators.
一年一度的障碍赛马吸引了成千上万的观众。
2.
障碍赛, 障碍跑
an athletic race, typically 3,000 meters, in which runners have to negotiate various obstacles, including water jumps
示例:
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He trained rigorously for the 3,000-meter steeplechase event.
他为3000米障碍赛进行了严格训练。
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Winning the Olympic steeplechase is a dream for many athletes.
赢得奥运障碍赛是许多运动员的梦想。
动词
参加障碍赛, 进行障碍跑
to take part in a steeplechase
示例:
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The athlete hopes to steeplechase in the next Olympics.
这位运动员希望在下届奥运会上参加障碍赛。
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They will steeplechase across the muddy fields.
他们将进行障碍赛穿过泥泞的田野。