cycling

cycling — noun

1. the competitive sport in which riders race on bicycles, including road races, tr

1.名詞A2
釋義

the competitive sport in which riders race on bicycles, including road races, track events, and off-road competitions

例句

Christopher has been training hard every morning for next month's cycling race in the Alps.

collocation: cycling race

The Tour de France is the most famous professional cycling competition in the world.

collocation: professional / cycling competition

同義詞
  • road cycling

    a specific type of competitive cycling on paved roads

  • track cycling

    competitive cycling on a specially built oval track (velodrome)

  • mountain biking

    a form of competitive cycling on rough, off-road terrain

用法筆記

This sense is often used attributively before nouns such as race, team, event, and competition to describe the competitive side of the sport.

常見錯誤

❌I joined a cycling.
✅I joined a cycling club.
💡'cycling' is an uncountable noun and cannot be used with the article 'a' in isolation.

2. using a bicycle to travel, exercise, or enjoy free time

2.名詞A2
釋義

using a bicycle to travel, exercise, or enjoy free time

例句

Diya prefers cycling to work every morning because it is faster than taking the bus.

collocation: cycling to work

The local government has built new cycling lanes to make the streets safer for everyone.

collocation: cycling lane

同義詞
  • biking

    more informal term that can also refer to riding a motorcycle

  • bike riding

    conversational alternative, especially common in North American English

  • riding

    short, informal form used in context: 'I love riding through the park.'

反義詞
  • driving

    travelling by car, a more common transport choice in many areas

  • walking

    travelling on foot, a slower form of active transport

用法筆記

Commonly used in the phrase 'go cycling' to describe the activity as a hobby, form of exercise, or method of transport.

常見錯誤

❌I ride cycle to school.
✅I cycle to school.' or 'I go cycling to school.
💡'cycle' as a noun means the vehicle; use 'cycle' as a verb or 'go cycling' to describe the activity.