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极限运动是近几十年诞生的,而今可谓方兴未艾,或许它的魅力就在于在看似绝对自我的状态下,实现个人自由的最大发挥。
我们先来看看极限运动的定义:
Extreme sport emphasizes participation and the spirits of courage,which need to take the risk of life or being injured and can give one the extreme sense of cheefulness and success.
(极限运动强调参与和勇敢精神,它需要冒受伤甚至死亡的危险,能够给予人在跨越心理承受极限时获得极大的愉悦感和成就感。)
再看看极限运动的分类:
It includes rock climbing,high-angle mountain gliding,,swift water kayaking,hiking mountaineering,diving ,surfing,etc
(极限运动包括攀岩、高山滑翔、激流皮划艇、徒步登山、潜水和冲浪等)
今年春季在美国新兴的发展最快的极限运动当属:冒险竞赛(Adventure Racing )
Adventure racing is a cross between a traditional triathlon and several of America's favorite outdoor recreational activities。(冒险竞赛是综合了传统的三项全能运动和美国人颇为喜欢的多项室外娱乐活动的比赛。)
其实,挑战自我或许就是热衷极限运动的人的初衷吧,毕竟归根到底:
It is a test of physical endurance, intelligence and teamwork skills. Just finishing is considered a victory for most.(这是对人的耐力、智力和团队合作技能的测试。对大多数而言只要完成了一项极限运动就是一种胜利。)
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