Nordic skiing
noun [ U ] /ˌnɔː.dɪk ˈskiː.ɪŋ/ /ˌnɔːr.dɪk ˈskiː.ɪŋ/
北欧滑雪
the activity of skiing across country, sometimes up and down slopes that are not very high, on light, narrow skis to which only the front of your boots are fastened, so you can lift your heels
The sport of Nordic skiing has been a tradition in this area for many years.
He represented his country at Nordic skiing and won several titles. 他代表国家参加北欧滑雪比赛，并赢得了多项冠军。
Compare: Alpine skiingcross-country skiingdownhill skiing
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- Winter brings all the snowy sports such as Nordic skiing, tobogganing, and skating.
- There are fundamental differences between Alpine and Nordic skiing, such as the snow itself: in Scandinavia, you don't have to ascend to the top of a mountain in a cable car to get snow.
- Couch potatoes may find Nordic skiing to be too much hard work.
- Nordic skiing is hugely popular in Europe and organizers have created a 1,200-metre cross-country trail.