athletic contest of five events, 1852, from Greek pentathlon "the contest of five exercises," from pente "five" (see five) + athlon "prize, contest," of uncertain origin. Earlier in English in Latin form pentathlum (1706). The Greek version consisted of jumping, sprinting, discus and spear throwing, and wrestling. The modern version (1912) consists of horseback riding, fencing, shooting, swimming, and cross-country running.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. Let's have a big round of applause for our terrific pentathlon athletes!
讓我們?yōu)槲屙?xiàng)全能的優(yōu)秀運(yùn)動(dòng)員們熱烈鼓掌!
來(lái)自電影對(duì)白
2. What is modern pentathlon? Equestrianism, fencing, swimming, shooting and cross - country race.