swimathon
noun [ C ] uk/ˈswɪm.ə.θɒn/ us/ˈswɪm.ə.θɑːn/
游泳马拉松比赛
an organized event in which people swim a long distance in order to raise money for charity (= organizations that give money, food, or help free to those who are in need, or that provide money for causes such as medical research)
The competition pool hosts swimathons and galas throughout the year. 该比赛游泳池全年都会举办游泳马拉松比赛和晚会。
A swimathon organized by Darlington Rotary Club raised £6,500. 达林顿扶轮社组织的游泳马拉松比赛筹集了6,500英镑。
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- 99 fitness fans have signed up for the swimathon.
- The swimathon aims to raise £2.5million for local charities.
- By next Sunday I have to increase this distance by another 250m to reach 1000m for the swimathon we are doing.