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单词 kitesurfing
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Definition of kitesurfing in English:

kitesurfing

noun ˈkʌɪtsəːfɪŋˈkaɪtˌsərfɪŋ
mass noun
  • The sport or pastime of riding on a modified surfboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind for propulsion.

    风筝冲浪(脚踩改制的冲浪板,双手紧拉特制的风筝,以风力推进的体育运动或消遣活动)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This stretch of coast is nicknamed ‘Kite Beach’ because it's one of the world's most popular destinations for kiteboarding.
    • Kitesurfing is really taking off, and beginners can take a certified course with Mark Warner at its Lakitira and San Agostino beach clubs in Greece.
    • The latest craze on the island is kiteboarding.
    • Enthusiasts say the extreme sport of kitesurfing, in which a massive wind-powered kite propels a surfer on a small board to defy gravity, can prove more exciting than sex.
    • Then tomorrow I have a free day, so fingers crossed the wind will be good as I plan to hit the sea and go kitesurfing.

Derivatives

  • kitesurfer

  • noun ˈkʌɪtsəːfəˈkaɪtˌsərfər
    • A person who takes part in kitesurfing.

      the world's best kitesurfers competed for three days
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Australias best kitesurfers will compete in Byron Bay for the first time this week in the inaugural Summer's End Kitesurfing Competition.
      • Elite kitesurfers, on launching themselves from the crest of a wave, can fly 90 ft into the air and up to 300 ft across the water, performing manoeuvres that are almost balletic.
      • The hotel hosting the wedding was right by one of North Devon's premier surf beaches, so during the ceremony you could glance out the window at no less than six kitesurfers.

Definition of kitesurfing in US English:

kitesurfing

nounˈkītˌsərfiNGˈkaɪtˌsərfɪŋ
  • The sport or pastime of riding on a modified surfboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind for propulsion.

    风筝冲浪(脚踩改制的冲浪板,双手紧拉特制的风筝,以风力推进的体育运动或消遣活动)

    Also called kiteboarding
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This stretch of coast is nicknamed ‘Kite Beach’ because it's one of the world's most popular destinations for kiteboarding.
    • The latest craze on the island is kiteboarding.
    • Kitesurfing is really taking off, and beginners can take a certified course with Mark Warner at its Lakitira and San Agostino beach clubs in Greece.
    • Enthusiasts say the extreme sport of kitesurfing, in which a massive wind-powered kite propels a surfer on a small board to defy gravity, can prove more exciting than sex.
    • Then tomorrow I have a free day, so fingers crossed the wind will be good as I plan to hit the sea and go kitesurfing.
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