athlete

スポーツ選手、アスリート

スポーツの練習をし、その競技に参加する人。

やさしい英語で： A person who trains for and takes part in sport.

• She is a professional athlete.
• The athletes trained every morning.
• Each athlete hopes to win a medal.

類義語： sportsperson

よく使う表現： professional athlete, young athlete, athlete training, skilled athlete

陸上競技選手

走る、跳ぶ、投げる、競歩などの競技で競う選手。

やさしい英語で： Someone who competes in running, jumping, throwing, or racewalking events.

• The athlete cleared the final hurdle.
• Three athletes qualified for the long jump.
• The British athlete won the road race.

よく使う表現： track athlete, field athlete, junior athlete

運動能力の高い人

体が丈夫で力強く、優れた動きができる人。

やさしい英語で： A person whose body is very fit, strong, and able to move well.

• She is a natural athlete.
• Even without training, he moves like an athlete.
• You need the stamina of an athlete for this job.

よく使う表現： natural athlete, born athlete