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sport climbing noun[ U ] uk /ˈspɔːt ˌklaɪ.mɪŋ/ us /ˈspɔːrt ˌklaɪ.mɪŋ/ the style of climbing(= moving on rocks, up mountains, or up special walls as a sport) in which climbers use devices that have already been fixed to the rock, rather than using devices that they bring with them and remove after the climb: 运动攀登(其辅助用具已经事先在岩石上安置妥当,不需要自己铺设并在事后撤去) Sport climbing began as a form of traditional climbing in the mid 80s, and is now a sport in its own right. Smith Rock is considered one of the birthplaces of American sport climbing. 史密斯岩被认为是美国运动攀岩的发源地之一。 Compare
trad climbing Unlike traditional or sport climbing, bouldering takes place closer to the ground and does not require ropes. The Glen is the most popular sport climbing crag among the locals. As a traditional climber I find the emergence of these new activities such as sport abseiling and sport climbing somewhat sterile and regulated. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Mountaineering & rock climbing abseil abseil down something abseiling alpenstock alpinism climb climber climbing climbing wall coasteering free solo free soloing free soloist ice axe ice pick piton rappel rappelling rock climbing sherpa |