alpinist
/al-puh-nist/US // ˈæl pə nɪst //UK // (ˈælpɪnɪst) //
高山主义者,高山人,高山学者,高山族人
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a mountain climber, especially in the Alps.
- : a downhill skier, especially one engaging in competitive slalom and downhill events.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inmountaineer
as inmountain climber
Examples
You can be the most prepared alpinist in the world and be swept away by rockfall, or a complete gumby and return from an adventure unscathed.
Katsutaka “Jumbo” Yokoyama looks back on a legendary career as an alpinist and reflects on how growing his family has changed his perception of risk.
One of the horticulturists to whom I have referred was something of an Alpinist and was married to a Swiss lady.
But the good Alpinist had a habit of talking as he ate; it was necessary for his health.
Never within the memory of guides was there seen such an Alpinist.
The Alpinist was dumfounded, silent—in him the acme of stupefaction.
A bear is an expert Alpinist; he requires no ice axe and no lantern.
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