ath·let·ic
adjective/æθˈletɪk/
/æθˈletɪk/
- physically strong, fit and active
健壮的 - an athletic figure/build
健壮的体形/体格 - a tall, slim athletic girl
修长健美的姑娘
- an athletic figure/build
- [only before noun] (British English) connected with sports such as running, jumping and throwing (= athletics)
与跑步、跳跃和投掷等运动相关(=田径运动) - an athletic club/coach
运动员俱乐部/教练
- an athletic club/coach
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs, from athlein ‘compete for a prize’, from athlon ‘prize’.