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biathlon

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++bi·ath·lon /baɪˈæθlən $ -lɑːn, -lən/ noun [countable]  a sports competition in which competitors ski across fields and then shoot a rifle 现代冬季两项运动〔先越野滑雪再步枪射击〕 decathlon, pentathlonOrigin biathlon (1900-2000) bi- + Greek athlon competition
bi·ath·lon nounChineseSyllable


biathlon
biathlon /baɪˈæθlən $ -lɑːn, -lən/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: bi- + Greek athlon 'competition'
a sports competition in which competitors ski across fields and then shoot a rifledecathlon, pentathlon


bi·ath·lonBrE /baɪˈæθlən/ 🔊NAmE /baɪˈæθlən/ 🔊 nouna sporting event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting 现代冬季两项(越野滑雪和步枪射击)   compare decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon