运动员 — meaning in English
yùn dòng yuán
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English meaning
- athlete noun A person who competes in sports, especially one who trains and performs at a high level.
- player noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
- sportsman noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
- sportsperson noun Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
Senses
运动员 is used for these senses in English:
- athlete (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
- player One who plays any game or sport.
- sportsman (UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
- sportsperson Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
player — full definition
- noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
- noun An actor performing in a play.
- noun A device that plays recorded audio or video.
- noun An important or influential participant in a field, deal, or industry.
- noun Informal: someone who dates multiple people casually rather than committing to one relationship.