gymnast

gymnast — noun

1. someone whose body is trained to perform controlled, skillful movements such as

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone whose body is trained to perform controlled, skillful movements such as flips, balances, and vaults, usually as a sport or in competition

例句

The young gymnast landed cleanly on the mat after turning her body in the air.

At age seven, Bao joined a local club and trained to become a competitive gymnast.

collocation: competitive gymnast

同義詞
  • athlete

    broader term for any person trained in sport; a gymnast is a specific type of athlete

  • acrobat

    performs similar flips and balances but usually for entertainment (circus, shows) rather than sport competition

文法句型

[adjective] + gymnast

gymnast + who/that

用法筆記

Frequently modified by adjectives of skill level (competitive gymnast, Olympic gymnast, professional gymnast) or nationality (American gymnast, Japanese gymnast).

常見錯誤

❌She is a gymnastics.
✅She is a gymnast.
💡'gymnastics' is the sport or activity; 'gymnast' is the person who does it.
❌He has been a gym for five years.
✅He has been a gymnast for five years.
💡'gym' is a place; 'gymnast' is the person.