Word
natation
/neiˈteiʃən/
noun
游泳
the action of swimming
- 1.
The act or process of swimming
游泳的动作或过程。
游泳的动作或过程。
In use
Natation is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise.
She has been practicing natation since childhood and now competes at the national level.
The resort offers various water sports, including natation and diving.
the art of natation
natation 为较正式或学术用语。
She studied the art of natation.
她研究了游泳的艺术。
competitive natation
Competitive natation requires rigorous training.
竞技游泳需要严格训练。
in natation
In natation, proper breathing is essential.
在游泳中，正确的呼吸至关重要。
Common mistakes
She natations every weekend.She swims every weekend.
误用词性：'natation'是名词，不能用作动词，需改为动词'swim'的正确形式。
Natation is good exercise.Swimming is good exercise.
用词不自然：'natation'虽意为游泳，但日常英语中更常用'swimming'；'natation'过于正式或专业。
Connections
Confusing words
- notation
- 符号，记法 · natation 意为'游泳'，而 notation 意为'符号系统'，两者拼写相近但含义完全不同。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.