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Olympic是什么意思

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adj. 奥林匹斯山的,奥林匹亚的;奥林匹克的

中文词源

Olympic 奥林匹克运动会的

来自希腊语Olympos,奥林匹斯山,古希腊众神所在之所。后为致敬奥林匹斯众神,在公元前776年在雅典举行四年一次的运动会。

英文词源

Olympic (adj.)
c. 1600, "of or in reference to Mount Olympos, also to Olympia (khora), town or district in Elis in ancient Greece, where athletic contests in honor of Olympian Zeus were held 776 B.C.E. and every four years thereafter; from Greek Olympikos, from Olympos, of unknown origin. The modern Olympic Games are a revival, begun in 1896. Not the same place as Mount Olympus, abode of the gods, which was in Thessaly.

实用例句

1. He has probably said goodbye to his last chance of Olympic gold.
他可能已经失去了夺取奥运会金牌的最后机会。
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2. Of course, nothing is going to eclipse winning the Olympic title.
当然,没有什么能比得过赢得奥运会冠军。
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3. An Olympic gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
在世界体坛上,一枚奥运会金牌是最令人向往的奖项。
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4. She was a strong contender for Britain's Olympic team.
她是有望入选英国奥运代表团的有力竞争者。
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5. The Olympic organisers say that matters are well in hand.
奥运会的组织方说各项事务都在掌控之中。
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