athlete
noun [ C ] uk/ˈæθ.liːt/ us/ˈæθ.liːt/
B1 （尤指参加有组织的赛事的）运动员;健儿，擅长运动的人
a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events
He became a professional athlete at the age of 16. 16岁时他成了一名职业运动员。
She has the build of an athlete. 她有一副运动员的体格。
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- She's an immensely talented young athlete.
- He is a father, sales manager, and athlete all rolled into one.
- Her new trainer has promised to make an olympic athlete of her.
- If an athlete makes a false start, the race must be restarted.
- He is currently considered to be the best British athlete.