"gladiator" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 角斗士

Definition

角斗士是指古罗马为娱乐观众在竞技场与动物或他人战斗的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“角斗士”主要用于历史语境，也可比喻为勇敢作斗争的人。经常出现在电影、书籍中。一般不用来指现代运动员，除非做象征性对比。

Examples

A gladiator fought for the entertainment of the crowd.

**角斗士**为观众表演战斗。

The strongest gladiator became a hero in Rome.

最强的**角斗士**会成为罗马的英雄。

Many movies show battles between gladiators.

许多电影展示了**角斗士**之间的战斗。

He trained like a gladiator to win the competition.

他像**角斗士**一样训练，只为了赢得比赛。

You don’t have to be a gladiator to face your fears.

面对恐惧时，不必非得是**角斗士**。

The crowd cheered wildly as the gladiator entered the arena.

当**角斗士**进入竞技场时，观众欢呼雀跃。